Representative photoEngine repair for a BMW i8
Engine repair for the BMW i8: 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.
- Body
- Subcompact 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.
Every BMW i8 year
The BMW i8 for engine repair
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Engine repair for the BMW i8
Your BMW i8 needs engine work? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your car, your notes
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. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them.
The steps
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
A car meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Car care, briefly
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Talking to the shop
Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies.
Ready to ask?
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request engine repair
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.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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Tell us your dates and we look for a car while yours is in for you. Nothing is booked or charged.