Question

Jerry purchased a new car on September 6, 2008. He began having problems almost immediately. He took the car into the dealership’s service department, which is an authorized service agent of the manufacturer. Jerry explained that the car was not running right. The car was racing off and on for no apparent reason. The service agent said they would take a look at the car, but Jerry would have to leave the car for a few days. Jerry had to rent a car for four days. His rental fees were $120.00 for the four days. Jerry got his car back and drove the car for a week when he began to have the same problem. He went back to the service agent, stating he was having the same problem for the second time. Once again, the service agent said he needed to leave the car for a few days. Jerry once again rented a car for 3 days, costing him $90.00 for rental fees. Jerry picked up his car 3 days later. He drove the car for about six weeks, and the car began to act up. Jerry, for the third time, returned to the service agent. Explain in 500 words how Jerry is protected under the Florida Lemon Law.

Answer 1

Jerry is protected under the Florida Lemon Law if his new car has a significant defect and the problem cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts.

Step-by-step explanation:

Jerry is protected under the Florida Lemon Law. The Lemon Law is a statute that provides remedies to consumers who purchase or lease a new motor vehicle that turns out to have a significant defect or nonconformity. In Florida, the Lemon Law applies to new vehicles that have been leased or purchased for personal, family, or household use.

In Jerry's case, he purchased a new car that started having problems almost immediately. He took the car to the dealership's service department, which is an authorized service agent of the manufacturer. Jerry had to leave the car for a few days each time and had to rent a car during that period. Under the Florida Lemon Law, if a new vehicle has a defect that cannot be fixed after a reasonable number of attempts, the consumer is entitled to a refund or replacement vehicle.

Since Jerry has had to bring his car to the service agent multiple times for the same problem, he may qualify for protection under the Florida Lemon Law. He should gather all the necessary documentation and contact an attorney specializing in Lemon Law to help him pursue his rights.