The most common used car disputes in Florida involve dealers misrepresenting the vehicle’s history or condition, charging undisclosed or excessive fees, problems with title and paperwork, odometer fraud, and misleading information about warranties or financing.

• Document Everything: Keep all advertisements, emails, contracts, and written communications.

• Misrepresentation and Undisclosed Defects: Sellers, especially dealerships, may be sued for hiding problems like prior accidents, flood damage, or significant mechanical issues. Private sellers can also be sued if they falsely described the vehicle's condition, but these sales are often "as-is" and require proof of false statements.

• Odometer Fraud: This includes tampering with the odometer to show less mileage than the vehicle has actually traveled.

• Breach of Warranty: Lawsuits can be filed if a vehicle fails to meet the terms of a written or implied warranty. This can include disputes over what the warranty covers or the remedies available if a problem occurs.

• Financing and Contract Issues: Disputes often involve hidden fees, incorrect financing terms, or high-pressure tactics to sell add-on products like extended warranties or GAP insurance. Some dealerships have also faced lawsuits for obtaining credit checks without the buyer's consent.

• Title and registration problems: Disagreements over the vehicle's title or the dealer's failure to complete the registration process can lead to legal action. 

  KNOW THE LAW

  YOU HAVE RIGHTS!

• If you believe you are the victim of unethical and dishonest trade practices, do something about it. Don’t be a victim.

• Florida has consumer protections laws like Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUPTA) for protections against misleading and fraudulent practices that may apply to your situation.

Take action now and allow The Dempsey Law Firm, P.A., to bring you the satisfaction needed to close a frustrating chapter in life.