Fla. Stat. 686.30
Contract agreements for repair parts for motor vehicles and trucks; termination must be done in good faith; definition of good cause; prohibited practices; failure to pay sum specified on cancellation of contract; liability

(1)

Any manufacturer of repair parts for motor vehicles or trucks who enters into a contract with a distributor of repair parts whereby the distributor agrees to maintain a stock of parts may not terminate or cancel any such contract with the distributor without good cause.

(2)

For the purposes of this section:“Good cause” for terminating or canceling a contract is limited to failure by the person, firm, corporation, or limited liability company in the business of selling and retailing or wholesaling to comply with those requirements imposed by the written contract between the parties. Further, the determination by the manufacturer of good cause for such termination or cancellation must be made in good faith.The term “repair parts” means any products that are installed on a motor vehicle or truck or any product used in the process of repairing a motor vehicle or truck.The term “distributor” means any person, firm, corporation, or limited liability company engaged in the business of selling, retailing, or wholesaling automotive repair parts.The term “manufacturer” means any person engaged in the business of manufacturing, assembling, repackaging, or relabeling new or unused automotive repair parts.

(a)

“Good cause” for terminating or canceling a contract is limited to failure by the person, firm, corporation, or limited liability company in the business of selling and retailing or wholesaling to comply with those requirements imposed by the written contract between the parties. Further, the determination by the manufacturer of good cause for such termination or cancellation must be made in good faith.

(b)

The term “repair parts” means any products that are installed on a motor vehicle or truck or any product used in the process of repairing a motor vehicle or truck.

(c)

The term “distributor” means any person, firm, corporation, or limited liability company engaged in the business of selling, retailing, or wholesaling automotive repair parts.

(d)

The term “manufacturer” means any person engaged in the business of manufacturing, assembling, repackaging, or relabeling new or unused automotive repair parts.

(3)

If a contract is terminated in violation of paragraph (2)(a), the manufacturer is liable for 100 percent of the net cost of parts still in the distributor’s inventory, 5 percent of the costs of loading and handling, and reasonable freight charges that have been paid by the distributor. The prevailing party in a legal action arising out of such a violation is entitled to attorney’s fees. The obligations of a manufacturer apply to any successor in interest or assignee of that manufacturer. A successor in interest includes any purchaser of assets or stock, any surviving corporation or limited liability company resulting from a merger or liquidation, any receiver, or any trustee of the original manufacturer.

(4)

A manufacturer of repair parts who enters into a contract with a distributor may not coerce or attempt to coerce a distributor into a refusal to purchase automotive repair parts or equipment from another manufacturer. A manufacturer and distributor may enter into an exclusive contract. Negotiating an exclusive contract shall not be considered coercion.

(5)

This section does not apply to any agreement or franchise agreement as defined in s. 320.60.

Source: Section 686.30 — Contract agreements for repair parts for motor vehicles and trucks; termination must be done in good faith; definition of good cause; prohibited practices; failure to pay sum specified on cancellation of contract; liability, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0686.­30 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

686.30
Contract agreements for repair parts for motor vehicles and trucks 686.40
Agricultural Equipment Manufacturers and Dealers Act 686.41
Indemnification of dealer with respect to legal actions 686.60
Short title 686.401
Legislative finding and intent 686.402
Definitions of terms used in ss 686.403
Application of ss 686.405
Warranty agreements 686.406
Parts 686.407
Repurchase of inventory upon termination of franchise agreement 686.408
Repurchase of inventory upon death or incapacity of dealer 686.409
Compensation for inventory upon refusal to renew, termination of, or restriction on transfer of a franchise 686.413
Unlawful acts and practices 686.415
Unenforceable contract or franchise agreement 686.417
Remedies 686.418
Effect of act on other remedies 686.501
Definitions 686.502
Consignment relationship 686.503
Contract provisions 686.504
Warranties by art dealers 686.505
Construction of language 686.506
Rights and liabilities, additional 686.601
Legislative finding and intent 686.602
Definitions of terms used in ss 686.603
Application 686.604
Warranty agreements 686.605
Parts 686.606
Repurchase of inventory upon termination of dealer agreement 686.607
Repurchase of inventory upon death or incapacity of dealer 686.608
Compensation for inventory upon refusal to renew, termination of, or restriction on transfer of a dealer agreement 686.609
Indemnification of dealer with respect to legal actions 686.611
Unlawful acts and practices 686.612
Unenforceable contract or agreement 686.613
Remedies 686.614
Effect of act on other remedies 686.701
Reimbursement of federal excise taxes on motor fuel

Current through Fall 2025

§ 686.30. Contract agreements for repair parts for motor vehicles & trucks; termination must be done in good faith; definition of good cause; prohibited practices; failure to pay sum specified on cancellation of contract; liability's source at flsenate​.gov