Does the 2002 Mercury Cougar have any recalls?

To check if your specific 2002 Mercury Cougar has open recalls, enter your 17-character VIN into Car Alpha's free recall checker. This searches the official NHTSA database. All recall repairs are free at authorized Mercury dealerships.

How do I decode a 2002 Mercury Cougar VIN?

Enter your 17-character VIN into Car Alpha's free VIN decoder to instantly get full specs, manufacturing details, recall history, and ownership guidance for your 2002 Mercury Cougar using official NHTSA VPIC data.

What are South Carolina's requirements for a 2002 Mercury Cougar?

South Carolina requires minimum liability insurance of 25/50/25, valid registration, and a clean title. Check your 2002 Cougar's warranty status and consider extended coverage options.

2002 Mercury Cougar in South Carolina

Q: How much is insurance for a 2002 Mercury Cougar in South Carolina?

Insurance for a 2002 Mercury Cougar in South Carolina (SC) varies by driver profile, but South Carolina requires minimum liability coverage of 25/50/25. Older model years like the 2002 generally have lower premiums. Compare quotes from multiple carriers.

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Everything South Carolina drivers need to know about owning a 2002 Mercury Cougar — from South Carolina insurance requirements and minimum coverage (25/50/25) to lemon law protections, registration fees, and VIN decoding.

2002 Cougar Insurance in South Carolina

South Carolina requires minimum liability coverage of 25/50/25 for all registered vehicles, including the 2002 Mercury Cougar.

South Carolina Minimum Coverage

25/50/25

Model Year

2002

South Carolina Avg. Annual Cost

$1,579

As an older model year, the 2002 Mercury Cougar generally has lower insurance premiums in South Carolina. You may want to evaluate whether comprehensive and collision coverage is cost-effective given the vehicle's current market value.

South Carolina insurance guide Compare 2002 Cougar rates in SC

2002 Cougar Lemon Law in South Carolina

South Carolina's lemon law primarily covers new vehicle purchases. If you purchased your 2002 Mercury Cougar new and experienced persistent defects early on, you may have had lemon law protections. For used 2002 Cougar purchases, check South Carolina's used car consumer protection laws and implied warranty rules. South Carolina's Lemon Law covers new vehicles within the warranty period or 1 year. After three repair attempts or 30 days out of service, the consumer can request arbitration for a refund or replacement.

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Registering a 2002 Cougar in South Carolina

All Mercury Cougar vehicles driven in South Carolina must be registered with the state DMV. South Carolina charges a $40 biennial registration fee for most vehicles. A 5% infrastructure maintenance fee (IMF) applies in lieu of sales tax, capped at $500. Personal property tax is also assessed.

Registration Fee

$40 biennial for most vehicles

Title Fee

$15

Plate Fee

South Carolina registration guide