For expected work over $50, confirm the customer is offered the required written/oral estimate choice and approve any added work or bill increase beyond the 10% threshold before repairs are finished.
Your Iowa business performs covered motor vehicle repair or service for consumers.
Make sure written authorization forms contain Iowa's required estimate-right disclosure, requested estimates are provided before work begins, and added work or final charges beyond the 10% threshold are authorized before completion.
Source and verification
- Verified
- Oct 5, 2026
- Applies to
- All shop types
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