Florida has no cooling-off period for vehicle purchases and the FTC three-day rule does not cover dealership sales. What can unwind a deal: fraud, revocation of acceptance under section 672.608, spot-delivery failures, written return policies, and FDUTPA.
An as-is sale excludes implied warranties about the car’s condition. It does not let a Florida dealer misrepresent the vehicle, hide a title brand, or misstate mileage. Here is how the FTC Buyers Guide and section 672.316 work, and what survives the disclaimer.
Step-by-step guide to the FLHSMV dealer complaint (form HSMV 84901), what the Bureau of Dealer Services can and cannot do for you, and how to pair the complaint with a section 501.98 demand and a surety bond claim.
Section 501.976 requires a Florida dealer taking a deposit to give a written receipt stating the amount, hold period, and whether the deposit is refundable. Without it, the dealer cannot keep your money. Here are the routes to get it back.