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South Carolina has a slightly negative set of Lemon Laws. The number
of repair attempts required for a car to qualify as a lemon is high, and the warranty period is short. Additionally, the
definition of what vehicles are covered is narrow.
South Carolina Lemon Law Rating: 2 (slightly negative- slightly favors the manufacturer)
Vehicles Covered:
- Passenger vehicles sold or leased and registered in South Carolina that are intended for personal, family or household purposes
- Excludes the livable sections of motor homes
- Excludes ATVs or other recreational vehicles not designed for highway use
What constitutes a "lemon":
- Three unsuccessful repair attempts (plus one last attempt after the manufacturer has been notified)
- 30 calendar days out of service and the defect continues to exist (plus ten days during the last attempt)
Valid for:
- One year or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first
What to do if you suspect you have a lemon in South Carolina:
- Immediately draft a letter to the manufacturer of your automobile
informing them of the defects you are experiencing. That notification letter must be sent via certified mail
- You will be required to give the manufacturer one last attempt to repair the vehicle
- Ensure that you save ALL documentation related to your automobile
repairs
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