In Melbourne, the repair orders in your glovebox are the raw material of a lemon law claim. Our firm has taken on 48+ claims from Space Coast (321) drivers since September 2024, with Chevrolet, Hyundai, and Toyota 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 Brevard County vehicle qualifies: (888) 415-0610.
Serving Melbourne, Palm Bay, and the entire Space Coast.
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 Melbourne-Area Lemon Law Claims in Our Case Files
Drawn from firm case records: a sample of recently retained Space Coast (321) claims. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
48+
Space Coast (321) lemon law claims taken on since September 2024.†
† Figures reflect claims from drivers with 321 area codes retained by Lemon Law Group Partners from September 2024 through July 2026, out of 121+ total inquiries from the region in that period; Chevrolet, Hyundai, Toyota 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 Melbourne 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.
Jason S. Hegedus brings over 25 years of experience in lemon law litigation, fighting for consumer rights. His track record in resolving defective vehicle claims showcases a strategic approach and a deep understanding of Florida’s consumer protection laws.
Brooks R. Siegel, Esq.
Brooks R. Siegel guides Florida vehicle owners through complex lemon law claims, drawing on years of legal experience — meticulous preparation and a client-first approach aimed squarely at fair compensation.
Mark Barnett, Esq.
After more than twenty-five years of practice — including service as a Florida Assistant Attorney General — Mark Barnett continues the consumer-protection work of his career, now representing Florida drivers burdened by defective vehicles.
Melbourne FAQ
Melbourne Lemon Law: Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a law office in Melbourne I need to visit?
There’s no Melbourne office to visit, and the process doesn’t require one: our Florida-licensed attorneys represent Brevard County drivers entirely by phone, email, and mail from the firm’s North Miami Beach office.
How many repair attempts do I need?
After three repair attempts for the same nonconformity, you send the manufacturer a written Motor Vehicle Defect Notification giving one final repair opportunity. A vehicle out of service 15 or more cumulative days triggers a similar written notice, and 30 or more days supports relief under § 681.104.
Source: § 681.104
What can I recover under the Florida Lemon Law?
Two remedies: a repurchase (purchase price plus collateral and incidental charges, minus a reasonable use offset) or a replacement — an acceptable identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle.
Source: § 681.104
Do I need to keep all repair records?
Yes — they are the case. Each repair order documents the defect and the manufacturer’s attempt to cure it. Keep every one, with dates, complaint descriptions, and outcomes; even a “no fault found” visit belongs in the file.
Do I qualify under the Florida Lemon Law in Melbourne?
You may qualify if the vehicle was purchased or leased new (or as a demonstrator) in Florida for personal, family, or household use, and a warranty nonconformity was first reported during the 24-month Lemon Law rights period after delivery. The same statewide rules apply to Melbourne and Brevard County drivers.
Source: Fla. Stat. ch. 681
Do I have to arbitrate before going to court?
In most cases, yes: before a Lemon Law suit can be filed in court, Florida requires the consumer to go through the manufacturer’s certified dispute program (if there is one) and/or the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board.
Source: Florida AG Lemon Law Program
Official sources: Fla. Stat. ch. 681 · § 681.104 · Florida AG Lemon Law Arbitration Program
Talk to a Melbourne 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: Orlando · Daytona-area drivers: Orlando · Boca Raton · 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.