In Fort Myers, the repair orders in your glovebox are the raw material of a lemon law claim. Our firm has taken on 48+ claims from Southwest Florida (239) drivers since September 2024, with Chevrolet, GMC, and Kia the most common makes in those files.† Florida’s Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act puts the cost of an unfixable defect back on the manufacturer — and one free call tells you whether your Lee County vehicle qualifies: (888) 415-0610.
At a Glance
The Florida Lemon Law, at a glance
The Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, Fla. Stat. ch. 681, administered through the Florida Attorney General’s Lemon Law Arbitration Program.
New and demonstrator vehicles purchased or leased in Florida for personal, family, or household use, with defects first reported within the 24-month Lemon Law rights period.
Three repair attempts for the same nonconformity plus a final attempt after written notice, or 30 cumulative days out of service (60 for RVs) with the required notices.
Manufacturer repurchase — purchase price plus collateral and incidental charges, less a use offset — or a comparable replacement vehicle.
From service visits to settlement
- Save the paperwork
Every repair order is evidence: the date, what you reported, what the dealer did, and how long the vehicle sat. Nothing matters more to a claim.
- Reach the presumption
Once the same defect has been in three times — or the vehicle has been down 15 or more days in total — the statute’s notice stage opens.
- Give the final chance
§ 681.104 requires a written Motor Vehicle Defect Notification, giving the manufacturer one last opportunity to cure.
- Let us take it from there
We build the file, handle every exchange with the manufacturer, and take the claim through the AG’s arbitration program when the statute calls for it.
- Get resolved
The end point is a buyback, a replacement, or a negotiated settlement — and in successful actions the manufacturer pays the reasonable attorney’s fees.¶
Recent Cases
Recent Fort Myers-Area Lemon Law Claims in Our Case Files
These are recently retained Southwest Florida (239) claims sampled from the firm’s case records; prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
48+
Southwest Florida (239) lemon law claims taken on since September 2024.†
† Figures reflect claims from drivers with 239 area codes retained by Lemon Law Group Partners from September 2024 through July 2026, out of 110+ total inquiries from the region in that period; Chevrolet, GMC, Kia were the most common makes in those files. Source: firm case-management records. Area-code figures cannot be separated by individual city.
Your Legal Team
Your Fort Myers Legal Team — Licensed by The Florida Bar
Your claim is handled start to finish by attorneys licensed by The Florida Bar, working from the firm’s Florida office in North Miami Beach — no local office visit required.
Jason S. Hegedus, Esq.
Over a 25-plus-year career in lemon law litigation, Jason S. Hegedus has fought for consumers against vehicle manufacturers, pairing a strategic approach with deep knowledge of Florida’s consumer protection statutes.
Brooks R. Siegel, Esq.
Brooks R. Siegel leverages years of legal experience to guide Florida vehicle owners through complex lemon law claims. Known for his meticulous case preparation and client-first strategy, Brooks works diligently to ensure justice and fair compensation.
Mark Barnett, Esq.
Mark Barnett, a former Florida Assistant Attorney General with more than twenty-five years in practice, has devoted his career to consumer protection — once on behalf of the State, today on behalf of drivers stuck with defective cars.
Fort Myers FAQ
Fort Myers Lemon Law: Frequently Asked Questions
Do I qualify under the Florida Lemon Law in Fort Myers?
Qualification turns on two things: the vehicle was bought or leased new (or as a demonstrator) in Florida for personal, family, or household use, and the warranty defect was first reported inside the 24-month Lemon Law rights period. Fort Myers and Lee County drivers follow the same statewide rules.
Source: Fla. Stat. ch. 681
Do I have to arbitrate before going to court?
Usually. Florida’s scheme routes claims through the manufacturer’s certified dispute program, where one exists, and/or the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board before a court action may be filed.
Source: Florida AG Lemon Law Program
Does the Florida Lemon Law cover used cars?
Chapter 681 covers new and demonstrator vehicles. A used vehicle usually falls outside the Lemon Law, but claims may still exist under the manufacturer’s remaining warranty, the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or Florida’s UCC warranty provisions.
Source: Fla. Stat. ch. 681
What is Florida’s Lemon Law?
Florida’s Lemon Law is the Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act, Fla. Stat. ch. 681. When a new or demonstrator vehicle has a nonconformity — a defect substantially impairing use, value, or safety — that survives a reasonable number of repair attempts, the manufacturer must repurchase or replace it. The Florida Attorney General’s Lemon Law Arbitration Program handles disputes.
Source: Fla. Stat. ch. 681
What is the deadline for a Florida lemon law claim?
Two clocks matter: the nonconformity must be reported inside the 24-month rights period, and arbitration generally must be requested no later than 60 days after that period ends. Moving early keeps both open.
Source: Florida AG Lemon Law Program
What does a Fort Myers lemon law case cost?
Typically nothing out of pocket. We handle Florida lemon law claims with no upfront attorney’s fees, and fee-shifting provisions in Florida law and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act allow reasonable fees to be recovered from the manufacturer in successful actions.
Source: Fla. Stat. ch. 681
Official sources: Fla. Stat. ch. 681 · § 681.104 · Florida AG Lemon Law Arbitration Program
Talk to a Fort Myers lemon law attorney — free
One call is all it takes to find out where your claim stands under Fla. Stat. ch. 681. Free review, no upfront attorney’s fees: (888) 415-0610.
Nearby: Cape Coral · Naples · Sarasota · Statewide: Florida Lemon Law
¶ References to fees mean attorney’s fees. In successful actions, Florida’s Lemon Law and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act permit recovery of reasonable attorney’s fees from the manufacturer; clients may remain responsible for certain costs and expenses, which may be deducted from any recovery, per each client’s written fee agreement.
Lemon Law Group Partners PLC — principal office at 3323 NE 163rd St, Suite 301, North Miami Beach, FL 33160. Florida consumers are represented by attorneys licensed by The Florida Bar. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.