Example carBattery boost for a 2004 Buick Rendezvous
Battery boost for the 2004 Buick Rendezvous: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 Buick Rendezvous for battery boost
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2004 Buick Rendezvous: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.4 L | 3.6 L | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $3,844 | $4,062 |
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 2004 Buick Rendezvous
- NHTSA lists 4 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 200 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (83), fuel system (29) and service brakes (22). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V349000 | 2007-08-08 | fuel system, gasoline:storage | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV). |
| 05V157000 | 2005-04-20 | electrical system:ignition | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION ON IGNITION RELAY CONTACTS CAN CAUSE HIGH RESISTANCE. THIS CAN AFFECT SIGNALS TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND, COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY TIME. |
| 04V150000 | 2004-03-29 | latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AT THE LATCH ATTACHMENT IN THE REAR LIFTGATE MAY BE INADEQUATE TO RETAIN THE LATCH TO THE LIFTGATE IN CERTAIN SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH EVENTS. |
| 03V454000 | 2003-11-10 | fuel system, gasoline:storage | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A WELD BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK CAN FAIL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Rendezvous
For battery service on the 2004 Buick Rendezvous, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your car, your notes
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Its 3.4L 6-cylinder drives through a 4-speed automatic.
What to send us
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Driving while yours is at the shop
We collect the rental when your car is back. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Delivery starts at $0 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
What to ask
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Good habits for your car
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
Make a request
Need a rental too? Add it to the same request.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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