by Bugatti dealer sues over repair cost dispute
Owning a Bugatti is an expensive pleasure, and a dispute over who has the right to repair these hypercars has proven no less costly. The Bugatti dealership in Miami has filed a lawsuit against the brand, claiming that a disagreement over warranty labor rates led to the revocation of service privileges and restrictions on new car allocations.
The core of the conflict: a $1,350 per hour rate
According to the lawsuit, Bugatti Miami, which is part of the Braman Motors group, initially requested an increase in the reimbursement rate for warranty parts in 2024, and this increase was approved. The main conflict arose later when the dealer requested a labor reimbursement rate of $1,350 per hour for warranty repairs. Yes, per hour. Some cars can be bought for less money.
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The lawsuit claims that negotiations eventually led to a temporary agreement. The dealer alleges that Bugatti agreed to pay $1,100 per hour for the second half of 2025 and raise the rate to the requested $1,350 starting in January, reports Auto News.
Allegations of excessive markups
However, according to the plaintiff, the situation changed. The statement alleges that Bugatti later informed the dealership that it was no longer authorized to perform warranty repairs, citing “excessive markup on labor and parts.” Bugatti Miami claims that Bugatti stated it could obtain “the same quality of vehicle service from other dealers at a significantly lower price” and plans to inform local owners that warranty service will no longer be available at their Braman Motors dealership in Florida.
Uneven distribution of hypercars
And this is not the dealer’s only grievance. The case also involves unfair distribution of vehicles by the manufacturer. Bugatti Miami claims it received only two allocation slots for the Tourbillon model, the successor to the Chiron, while another dealer in Florida, Bugatti Broward, located just 40 km away, allegedly received nine slots. Given that each new Bugatti reportedly sells for over $4 million, the allocation issue is significant.
Violation of direct sales laws
The dealer even claims that Bugatti engages in direct sales practices to customers, violating Florida’s franchise laws. According to the lawsuit, the manufacturer allegedly handled reservations, pricing, deal terms, and customer contracts independently for models like the Bugatti Chiron and Tourbillon.
Bugatti Miami is asking the court for protection and wants to block changes to the dealer agreement while the case is pending. Neither party responded to a request for comment from Auto News.
This lawsuit highlights tensions between exclusive car manufacturers and their dealers, where service costs and access to scarce models become subjects of legal disputes. The case, which will be heard in federal court in Florida, could set an important precedent for how luxury automakers allocate their most valuable models and define terms of cooperation with dealerships, especially in the context of the growing trend toward direct sales.
