Representative photoCollision center for a 2003 Kia Optima
Collision center for the 2003 Kia Optima: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2003 Kia Optima for collision center
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2003 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,472 |
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 2003 Kia Optima
- 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 141 complaints with NHTSA, most often about latches/locks/linkages (53), structure (26) and electrical system (25). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V183000 | 2009-05-27 | suspension:front | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA,... |
| 04V180000 | 2004-04-12 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Your Optima and collision repair
Collision center for the 2003 Kia Optima: send a request and a person replies with a price and a time. Collision repair covers panels, bumpers, paint and, when needed, frame and structural work. Repairs can go through an insurance claim or be paid directly; tell us which in your request.
About your Optima
As a mid-size car, it is a straightforward size for this work. If something on the car is already damaged, show us in the photos. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
Your request
Tell us whether you can drop the car off or need it collected. Nothing is booked until you agree to the price and the time. Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price.
A rental while we work
Add a rental to the same request as the work. Choose a car from our fleet for the days the work takes. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Timing
Small repairs can take hours; paint and collision work can take days. Bigger jobs are booked in a few days ahead; small ones can often be fitted in sooner.
Keeping it that way
Ask us when the next visit would make sense for your car. New paint needs time to harden fully; ask us when it is safe to wash and wax.
How the price is set
For repairs, the price depends on the parts, the paint and the hours of work. Options such as sensors, trim pieces or special paint can add time. The same job can take more time on a car with more trim or detail.
A few things first
Take valuables and personal items out of the car before the work. Arrive at the time we confirm, so the work can start on schedule. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive.
Over to you
Ready when you are: send the details of the car.
Request collision center
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Collision center: the 2003 Kia Optima
Can I rent a car while my 2003 Kia Optima is in for collision center?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book collision center for my 2003 Kia Optima?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.