Iowa lemon law help when your car keeps failing

How many repair visits count in Iowa?

Iowa counts 3 repair visits for the same defect under Iowa's lemon law. A defect that could cause death or serious injury counts after 1 visits. Get a written repair order every time, even when the dealer says nothing was found.

How many days in the shop?

The other test is time in the shop: 30 days in total, and they do not have to be in a row. Write the drop-off date and the pick-up date on every visit. The repair log adds the days up for you.

Iowa also asks for written notice to the carmaker. In the state's words: written notification, which shall be by certified or registered mail or by overnight service, to the manufacturer. Your attorney sends it the right way.

Does Iowa lemon law cover used cars?

Iowa's own pages do not say if a used car is covered. A used car with a written warranty can use the federal warranty law. A used car sold with a written warranty can also go under the federal warranty law in every state.

What Iowa lemon law gives you back

In Iowa, the maker can replace your car with one you accept, or buy it back and give a refund. Your attorney works out the refund from your contract.

Iowa also has an arbitration option for owners. Your attorney tells you whether it helps your case or hurts it, so call before you file. More on lemon law arbitration.

Who pays your Iowa lemon law attorney?

The federal warranty law lets an owner who wins recover reasonable attorney fees. That is why the case review is free and there is no fee unless you win. More on what a lemon law lawyer costs.