Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2018 Buick Regal
Car diagnostics for the 2018 Buick Regal: 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 to 10.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
- Length
- 4.90 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 2018 Buick Regal for car diagnostics
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: regal sportback and regal tour x wagon.
2018 Buick Regal: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 29 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 29 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 708 L (25 cu ft) | 708 L (25 cu ft) | 708 L (25 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,150 | US$3,400 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,186 | $3,394 | $3,318 |
| Dimension | Regal Sportback | Regal Tour X Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.90 m (193 in) | 4.99 m (196 in) |
| Width | 1.86 m (73 in) | 1.86 m (73 in) |
| Height | 1.46 m (57 in) | 1.48 m (58 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.83 m (111 in) | 2.83 m (111 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,858 kg (4,096 lb) | 1,948 kg (4,295 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 2018 Buick Regal
- NHTSA lists 3 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 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (11), engine (9) and unknown or other (8). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V465000 | 2022-06-30 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety... |
| 18V576000 | 2018-08-30 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating... |
| 18V230000 | 2018-04-12 | seat belts:rear/other | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics: how we help
Need a diagnostic check for your 2018 Buick Regal? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
About your Regal
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive and a 9-speed automatic.
Who does what
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You approve the shop's quote before any work. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Keep moving meanwhile
We collect the rental when your car is back. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Between shop visits
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.
What to ask
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Ask us
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request car diagnostics
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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