Charleston Lemon Law Attorneys Helping South Carolina Drivers Resolve Defective Vehicle Claims

The Charleston Lemon Law provides powerful legal protection for South Carolina vehicle owners and lessees. If your new or leased vehicle continues to have serious mechanical problems, you may qualify for:

• A comparable replacement vehicle
• A full refund, including taxes, registration, and title fees
• A cash settlement for inconvenience or diminished value
• Attorney’s fees paid by the manufacturer if your case succeeds

You pay nothing out of pocket — the manufacturer covers your legal fees when you win.

Charleston Lemon Law applies to:

• New and leased vehicles purchased or registered in South Carolina
• Cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs primarily for personal or family use
• Claims made within 1 year of delivery or within the manufacturer’s warranty period, whichever is longer
• Vehicles with 3+ failed repair attempts or 30+ cumulative days out of service for the same problem
• Some small business vehicles that meet South Carolina Lemon Law standards

Not Covered: Used “as-is” vehicles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, or those heavily modified after purchase.

You may qualify if:

• The defect affects your vehicle’s use, safety, or resale value
• The issue continues after 3 or more repair attempts for the same problem
• The vehicle has been in the shop 30+ cumulative days
• The issue appeared within the warranty period or first 12 months after delivery

Our Charleston Lemon Law attorneys will review your repair history and confirm your eligibility — for free.

Common issues that may qualify include:

• Engine stalling, overheating, or failure to start
• Transmission slipping, jerking, or hard shifting
• Steering or braking issues
• Electrical or dashboard system malfunctions
• Heating or air conditioning defects
• Persistent leaks, rattling, or vibration problems

If these issues persist after multiple repairs, your car may qualify as a lemon under South Carolina law.

While South Carolina’s Lemon Law focuses on new vehicles, used car owners may be protected under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act or a dealer warranty if:

• The used vehicle was sold with a written warranty or service contract
• The defect occurred within that warranty coverage
• The dealer or manufacturer failed to fix the issue after reasonable repair attempts

Find out if your used car qualifies — your case review is completely free and confidential.