What Exactly Is A Lemon?
A lemon is a car that suffers from a recurring issue that damages its value, use, or safety within a certain amount of time. A vehicle that has received repair services at least four times within its warranty period is legally considered a lemon.
I Think My Car Is A Lemon. What Should I Do?
If you believe that your car is a lemon, let your car dealer in on the situation. When you report problems promptly, it can become more likely that the issue will get fixed quickly. If the car’s issue has become widespread across the model, your car dealer should diagnose and rectify the issue fast. The dealer might even issue a recall on the affected part. If you’re a bit unlucky, more than one part might need to get recalled.
If your car suffers from a repetitive issue that is specific to your particular vehicle, you can still do things to protect your consumer rights. All US states have what are known as lemon laws on the books. The Iowa Lemon Law, for example, outlines what exactly constitutes a lemon vehicle. These laws protect drivers from being required to pay for recurring car repair services.
Every US state, including Iowa, has a legal program on their books that protect the consumers in their state from excessively faulty equipment. In the Iowa Lemon Law, car owners need to file a legal complaint against the manufacturer, their dealer, or licensed agent.
If you think that you have a legitimate lemon on your hands, contact the people at Krohn & Moss Ltd Consumer Law Center. When you visit our offices or website, a member of our staff will get in touch with you and let you know what we can do to help get you justice.
