Consumer Rights Dealer Problems
When you buy a car or work with a dealer, you have legal protections that cover everything from the sales process to repairs and warranties. This section explains your rights as a consumer in South Carolina, what dealers are required to do, and what to do when something goes wrong—whether that's a vehicle with hidden problems, misleading sales practices, or disputes over repairs or financing.
The articles here answer questions like: What protections do I have under state and federal law? How do I handle a dispute with a dealer? What should I know about warranties and service agreements? When can I return or reject a vehicle? How do I file a complaint if a dealer treats me unfairly?
- What to Do When Your Auto Repair Bill Doesn't Match What You Expected
- What to Do When an Auto Repair Warranty Doesn't Cover What You Need
- What "As-Is" Really Means When You Buy a Used Car
- What to Do When a Dealer Sells You a Car With Hidden Damage
- What Car Dealers Can Charge You for Documentation and What They Cannot
- How Car Dealers Mark Up Financing and What You Can Do About It
- What Car Dealerships Can and Cannot Charge You For
- How to Cancel a Car Dealership Contract
- What Happens to Your Car Purchase Deposit
- What to Do When Your Car Warranty Claim Gets Denied
- What You Need to Know About Dealer-Installed Accessories and Fees
- What to Do When a Car Dealer Misrepresents a Vehicle
- What to Do When a Dealer Disputes Your Trade-In Value
- How to Cancel an Extended Warranty and Get Your Money Back
- How to Compare Dealer Financing Offers
- How to File a Consumer Complaint About a Car Dealer
- How to Report Vehicle Odometer Fraud
- How to Spot Odometer Fraud When Buying a Used Car
- What You Need to Know About Optional Products at Car Dealerships
- What to Do When You Buy a Defective Car in South Carolina
- What Spot Delivery Financing Is and How It Can Leave You Stranded
- What You Can Do When a Used Car Dealer Sells You a Problem
- What You Can Do If You Buy a Used Car and Want to Return It
- What a Vehicle Arbitration Agreement Actually Means
- What to Do When Your Car Loan or Lease Goes Wrong
- What You Can Do When Your Car Has a Recall
- How to Cancel a Vehicle Service Contract
- What to Do When Your Vehicle Title Has Problems
- What to Do When a Car Dealer Won't Register Your Vehicle
- What to Do When a Car Dealer Won't Give You the Title