3 month / 3,000 mile certified warranty at Payless Car Sales
Free 90-Day Certified Warranty
At Payless Car Sales, every qualifying vehicle comes with a complimentary 90-Day Certified Warranty at no extra cost to you. Before any car, truck, or SUV reaches our lot, it goes through a rigorous 100-point inspection so you can drive with total confidence. Our warranty covers many essential components—giving Lowcountry drivers the peace of mind they deserve from a dealership they can trust.

Air Conditioning System – Compressor, condenser, evaporator, A/C clutch and coils, expansion valve, receiver drier, blower motor, and heater control valve are all included under this coverage.
Drive Axle (Front & Rear) – Coverage includes pinion bearings, side carrier bearings, ring and pinion gears, carrier assembly, thrust washers, axles, CV joints, internal axle bearings, transaxle seals, and the drive axle housing when damaged by a covered component failure. Seals and gaskets are covered when replaced as part of a covered repair.
Engine – All internally lubricated parts are covered, including the crankshaft, bearings, oil pump, fuel pump, water pump, timing gears, chain and belt, camshaft bearings, valve lifters, rocker arms, push rods, valve guides, pistons, rings, wrist pins, connecting rods, motor mounts, and distributor drive gear. The engine block and cylinder heads are also covered when damaged as a result of a covered component failure.
Rotary Engine – In addition to all engine parts listed above, coverage extends to rotors, rotor seals, rotor chamber, eccentric shaft and bearings. Factory-installed turbocharger and supercharger internals and housing are also included.
Seals & Gaskets – All seals and gaskets associated with covered components are included in this warranty. Please note that minor seepage alone is not classified as a mechanical failure.
Transmission, Transfer Case & Driveshaft – All internally lubricated parts are covered, along with the torque converter, mounts, U-joints, and housing when damaged due to a covered component failure.
Roadside Assistance – We will reimburse you for roadside assistance, subject to a hundred dollar ($100) per occurrence limitation, for towing, lock-out assistance, flat tire assistance, fuel delivery services, and battery service.
Car Rental – If your vehicle incurs a covered breakdown, you may also be eligible to receive reimbursement for a portion of your car rental costs. The amount we will repay you depends upon the total authorized cost of covered repairs for each repair visit.
Cooling – Water pump; belt tensioner.
Fuel – Turbocharger housings and internal parts; fuel delivery pump; electronic fuel injection sensors, control unit and injectors; camshaft and crankshaft position sensors; knock sensors; manifold pressure sensors; supercharger housings and internal parts.
Steering – Gear housing, rack and pinion, internal steering rack seals, and all internal components; power steering pump and pump seal; steering column shafts, joints and couplings.
Suspension – Front and Rear) Upper and lower control arms; control arm shafts and bushings; control arm linkage; ball joints; torsion bars and bushings; steering knuckles/spindles; stabilizer shaft linkage and bushings; wheel bearings; MacPherson strut upper mount/bearing plate (strut shock absorber function is not covered).
Brakes – Master cylinder and seals; wheel cylinders and seals; disc brake calipers; power brake booster; hydraulic brake lines, fittings and valves; parking brake linkage and cables; anti-lock brake system: electronic control unit, wheel/speed sensor(s), valve(s), hydraulic unit, accumulator, modulator, and actuator(s).
Electrical – Alternator; starter motor; starter solenoid; starter drive; alternator voltage regulator; power window motor; power seat motor; wiper motors; distributor; manually operated switches; coil; horns; horn relay; electronic ignition module; rear window defroster (except for physical damage); rear window heating relay; power door lock actuator; convertible top motor; power antenna motor and mast drive cable; electronic transmission control module.
Questions about our warranty? Fill out the form below, and one of our team members will get back to you promptly.
Routine wear-and-tear items such as tires, batteries, and windshield wiper blades are NOT covered under this warranty.
To qualify for the free 90-Day Certified Warranty, vehicles must meet all three of the following requirements:
- Less than 10 years old
- Less than 100,000 miles
- Non-diesel powertrain
The following makes are excluded from coverage: Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Saab, Volvo, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Subaru, Range Rover, Tesla, and Maserati.
*** ONLY THE COMPONENTS SPECIFICALLY LISTED ABOVE ARE COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY.


