Example carBattery boost for a 2012 Cadillac CTS
Battery boost for the 2012 Cadillac CTS: 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
- 10.9 to 16.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
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 2012 Cadillac CTS for battery boost
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2012 Cadillac CTS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L | 3.0 L | 3.6 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 17 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 821 L (29 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 821 L (29 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$5,150 | US$5,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,380 | $3,504 | $3,504 | $3,566 | $3,782 | $5,216 | $5,776 |
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 Cadillac CTS
- NHTSA lists 2 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 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (10), exterior lighting (10) and service brakes (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V394000 | 2014-07-02 | electrical system:ignition | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014... |
| 11V536000 | 2011-11-02 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. IF THE NUT IS NOT TORQUED TO THE PROPER... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Cadillac CTS: Battery boost
For battery service on your 2012 Cadillac CTS, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your CTS and the shop
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. It uses the 3.0L 6-cylinder and rear-wheel drive.
The steps
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
What to ask
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Good habits for your car
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Over to you
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
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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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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