Example carEmissions test for a 2020 Buick Encore
Emissions test for the 2020 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
- 7.7 to 9.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
- Length
- 4.35 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 2020 Buick Encore for emissions test
- Body: small sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: encore gx 4dr suv awd and encore gx 4dr suv fwd.
2020 Buick Encore: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.3 L | 1.2 L | 1.3 L | 1.4 L | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,150 | US$2,400 | US$2,400 | US$2,500 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,388 | $2,604 | $2,636 | $2,698 | $2,822 |
| Dimension | Encore Gx 4dr Suv Awd | Encore Gx 4dr Suv Fwd |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.35 m (171 in) | 4.35 m (171 in) |
| Width | 1.81 m (71 in) | 1.81 m (71 in) |
| Height | 1.63 m (64 in) | 1.63 m (64 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.60 m (102 in) | 2.60 m (102 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,477 kg (3,256 lb) | 1,372 kg (3,025 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 2020 Buick Encore
- NHTSA lists 4 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 89 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (24), power train (22) and unknown or other (22). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V440000 | 2021-06-10 | equipment:mechanical:accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift:stand | General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use. |
| 20V668000 | 2020-10-29 | power train:automatic transmission | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop... |
| 20V588000 | 2020-09-24 | service brakes | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake... |
| 20V537000 | 2020-09-03 | seats:critical fasteners | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Encore
Emissions test for your 2020 Buick Encore: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Details the shop needs
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The powertrain to know here is the 1.3L 3-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive.
Our part and the shop's part
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
We collect the rental when your car is back. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
Small things that help
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
What to ask
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Still deciding?
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request emissions test
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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