Representative photoEmissions test for a 2011 Buick Regal
Emissions test for the 2011 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
- 9.9 to 11.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
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 2011 Buick Regal for emissions test
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2011 Buick Regal: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 30 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,070 | $3,194 | $3,410 |
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 2011 Buick Regal
- 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 280 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (108), electrical system (76) and power train (39). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V517000 | 2016-07-07 | seats:front assembly:power adjust | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe. |
| 16V502000 | 2016-07-05 | electrical system:ignition | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet... |
| 14V447000 | 2014-07-23 | seats:front assembly:power adjust | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the... |
| 12V484000 | 2012-10-04 | exterior lighting:turn signal | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Regal
Emissions test for the 2011 Buick Regal: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Before the shop sees your Regal
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive.
The steps
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Good habits for your car
Check that all lights work every few weeks. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Before the shop starts
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Your move
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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