Representative photoBattery boost for a 2015 Scion tC
Battery boost for the 2015 Scion tC: 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
- 9.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact 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 2015 Scion tC for battery boost
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2015 Scion tC: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,822 | $2,822 |
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 2015 Scion tC
- 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 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (6), air bags (5) and visibility/wiper (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V420000 | 2016-06-09 | equipment:other:labels | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to... |
| 15V228000 | 2015-04-17 | suspension:rear | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Scion tC vehicles manufactured December 3, 2014, to January 30, 2015 and equipped with accessory coil springs as part of an optional Release Series 9 trim package. During installation of these coil springs, the rear... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost: how we help
For battery service on the 2015 Scion tC, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Your tC and the shop
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the tC. The 2.5L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
How the request works
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
Keep moving meanwhile
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Talking to the shop
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Small things that help
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Let us know
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
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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