Representative photoAuto paint for a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Auto paint for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 7.3 to 8.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic for auto paint
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2012 Chevrolet Sonic: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.4 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG highway (US) | 38 | 36 | 34 | 34 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,100 | US$2,250 | US$2,300 | US$2,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,264 | $2,388 | $2,512 | $2,604 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 354 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (154), engine (83) and electrical system (59). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V417000 | 2014-07-02 | equipment:electrical | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet... |
| 14V315000 | 2014-06-12 | power train:automatic transmission | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, to June 29, 2012, and equipped with a 6 speed automatic transmission and 1.8L four cylinder engine. In the affected vehicles, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture. |
| 14V300000 | 2014-06-06 | air bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles... |
| 13V023000 | 2013-01-24 | air bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals. |
| 12V522000 | 2012-10-31 | air bags | General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals. |
| 12V408000 | 2012-08-20 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." The windshield wiper washer hose on these vehicles... |
| 11V599000 | 2011-12-28 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT BRAKE INNER OR OUTER PAD MAY BE MISSING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Auto paint: your Sonic
Here is how we handle paint work for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic: the request, the work and a car to drive meanwhile. Paint work is matched to the original colour, panel by panel or the whole car.
Your Sonic, up close
Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
The request
Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate. A person reads your request and replies with the next step. If the job turns out larger, we ask you before doing more.
Keep driving meanwhile
A rental by the day covers the time your car is in. A rental by the day keeps you moving while your car is in. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
On the day
Point out anything you want us to pay special attention to. Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day. Ask any question you have before the work starts.
Keeping it that way
Rinse off winter salt regularly to protect paint and wheels. Ask us how to care for the work when you collect the car.
How the price is set
Paint colours with pearl or metallic finishes can take more work to match. A quote lists what is included, so you can compare it fairly. The size of the car matters: an SUV or a van has more surface than a compact car.
How long you are without it
If the work runs longer than planned, we let you know and you can keep the rental. If you need the car back by a date, say so and we plan for it.
Over to you
Send a request with a few photos, and we reply with a price.
Request auto paint
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Auto paint: the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Can I rent a car while my 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is in for auto paint?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book auto paint for my 2012 Chevrolet Sonic?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.