South Carolina lemon law
South Carolina's lemon law covers new motor vehicles for the first 12 months or 12,000 miles. Buyers must give the manufacturer written notice and one final repair attempt before pursuing arbitration or court.
Pricing
Free: VIN decoding and NHTSA safety recall lookups, unlimited, no signup and no credit card. Paid: a full vehicle history report is $9.99 for one VIN, $14.99 for a 3-report pack and $24.99 for a 10-report pack. One-time payment, no subscription and no auto-renewal.
Frequently asked questions
How many repair attempts does South Carolina require?
South Carolina generally requires 3 attempts for the same substantial defect, or a cumulative 30 days out of service, within first 12 months / 12,000 mi.
Does the South Carolina lemon law cover used cars?
No — new vehicles only
What is the deadline to file a South Carolina lemon law claim?
Claims must generally be brought within the South Carolina coverage window (First 12 months / 12,000 mi) or shortly after it expires. Document every repair order, because the repair-attempt count is what proves the claim.
Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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