2019 Smart Fortwo in Iowa

Iowa requires minimum liability coverage of 20/40/15 for all registered vehicles, including the 2019 Smart Fortwo.

The 2019 Smart Fortwo falls in a sweet spot for insurance in Iowa — depreciation has lowered the vehicle value compared to new, while the car is still modern enough to have contemporary safety features. Compare quotes from multiple carriers.

Iowa's lemon law primarily covers new vehicle purchases. If you purchased your 2019 Smart Fortwo new and experienced persistent defects early on, you may have had lemon law protections. For used 2019 Fortwo purchases, check Iowa's used car consumer protection laws and implied warranty rules. Iowa's Lemon Law protects purchasers of new vehicles that develop nonconformities within 2 years or 24,000 miles. After three repair attempts or 30 days out of service, the buyer may seek a refund or replacement.

All Smart Fortwo vehicles driven in Iowa must be registered with the state DMV. Iowa charges a fee-for-new-registration that is 5% of the purchase price, plus an annual registration fee based on the vehicle's book value (1% for the first year, decreasing to a minimum). Title fee is $25.