Florida’s automobile dealership laws provide certain protections for existing dealers and their customers. One such example is through statutes ensuring fair competition. Essentially, dealerships selling the same models from the same manufacturer can’t be pitted...
Automakers are not allowed to play dealerships against each other
The world of car sales is exciting in positive and negative ways. Success can mean quick expansion and the ability to create jobs for the community. But margins can be small and any interruption in business could mean financial disaster as new models age with each...
What law protects car dealerships from unfair competition?
Car sales can be a rough business, but that doesn't stop new players from trying to get into it. Occasionally, some may violate state law in the attempt to get an unfairly large piece of the local market.Why are car dealerships licensed by the state of Florida?Many...
Florida allows auto dealers to protest infringement on their sale
You have worked out to carve out your part of the auto sales market. You found the right place to set up a lot, you worked through the zoning requirements and you got the stock in front of potential customers. So it can feel like all the results of this hard work can...
Consumer privacy laws important for auto dealers
The auto dealership business is subject to many regulations under Florida and federal law. Keeping in compliance with these laws and regulations is essential to running a healthy business.One of the most important consumer protection laws affecting auto financing is...
Auto dealers may have right to protest new franchises
Taking a leap of faith and opening an automobile franchise in Florida can be an intimidating process. A lot can go wrong when a person chooses to work with a manufacturer to open a dealership and offer vehicles for sale under the rules of their franchise agreement....
Service technician shortage may impact auto dealerships
One of the advantages of buying a vehicle from a dealership is that the facility may have on site a repair and service department. With ease and comfort Florida residents can take their vehicles back to where they bought them for scheduled maintenance, recall repairs,...
Issues related to remodeling an automobile dealership
In 2017, the Florida legislature passed a law that changed the relationship between automobile dealerships and the manufacturers that provide them with vehicles and products. Although it impacted many aspects of how these entities may interact in the world of car...