Example carCar battery replacement for a 2017 Buick Encore
Car battery replacement for the 2017 Buick Encore: 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
- 8.1 to 8.6 L/100 km
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
- Length
- 4.27 m
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 2017 Buick Encore for car battery replacement
- Body: small sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: encore 4dr suv awd and encore 4dr suv fwd.
2017 Buick Encore: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 25 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 28 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 34 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,325 | US$2,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $2,666 |
| Dimension | Encore 4dr Suv Awd | Encore 4dr Suv Fwd |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.27 m (168 in) | 4.27 m (168 in) |
| Width | 1.77 m (70 in) | 1.77 m (70 in) |
| Height | 1.65 m (65 in) | 1.65 m (65 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.56 m (101 in) | 2.56 m (101 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,523 kg (3,358 lb) | 1,468 kg (3,236 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. 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 2017 Buick Encore
- 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 90 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (35), air bags (13) and unknown or other (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V437000 | 2017-07-10 | seat belts:pretensioner | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and... |
| 16V651000 | 2016-09-08 | seat belts:pretensioner | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Encore
Need battery service for the 2017 Buick Encore? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Before the shop sees your Encore
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The powertrain here is the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic.
From request to repair
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Your rental while you wait
The rental is priced like any other on our site. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Good habits for your car
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Over to you
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request car battery replacement
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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