Example carCollision repair for a 2005 Subaru Forester
Collision repair for the 2005 Subaru Forester: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
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- Combined
- 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
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 2005 Subaru Forester for collision repair
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2005 Subaru Forester: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 26 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,318 | $4,340 | $4,340 |
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 2005 Subaru Forester
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (21), vehicle speed control (17) and fuel/propulsion system (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V464000 | 2011-09-06 | suspension:front:control arm:lower arm | SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Your 2005 Subaru Forester: the work
Book collision repair for the 2005 Subaru Forester, with a rental meanwhile if you need one. Repairs can go through an insurance claim or be paid directly; tell us which in your request. Collision repair covers panels, bumpers, paint and, when needed, frame and structural work.
The car itself
Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
Booking the work
Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price. Nothing is booked until you agree to the price and the time. Tell us whether you can drop the car off or need it collected.
Need a car meanwhile?
Add a rental to the same request as the work. A rental means the work does not stop your week. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Why prices differ
The quote shows the price for your car and what it includes. We quote your car, not an average car, so the price fits the job. Simple jobs cost less; we tell you if a smaller job would do.
After the work
Regular washes in winter help keep road salt from attacking the paint. If anything about the work looks wrong after you collect the car, tell us.
Getting the car ready
Point out anything you want us to pay special attention to. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive. Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim.
When the car is ready
Weather and curing times can change the schedule for some work. Pick-up time is confirmed when the work is finished.
Ready to ask?
Questions first? Put them in the request.
Request collision repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Collision repair: the 2005 Subaru Forester
Can I rent a car while my 2005 Subaru Forester is in for collision repair?
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 repair for my 2005 Subaru Forester?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.