Engine repair for a 2002 Honda Insight
Engine repair for the 2002 Honda Insight: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 4.4 to 5.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Two Seaters

A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Honda Insight for engine repair
- Body: two seaters (EPA size class).
2002 Honda Insight: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.0 L | 1.0 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| MPG city (US) | 48 | 45 |
| MPG highway (US) | 59 | 49 |
| MPG combined (US) | 53 | 47 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 64 | 56 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,250 | US$1,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,364 | $1,550 |
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 2002 Honda Insight
- 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 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting (8), electrical system (2) and power train (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V086000 | 2004-02-24 | exterior lighting:headlights | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Insight
Engine repair for your 2002 Honda Insight: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
About your Insight
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.0L 3-cylinder hybrid. The 1.0L 3-cylinder hybrid is what moves it, with front-wheel drive.
How we help
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
Your rental while you wait
We collect the rental when your car is back. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Good habits for your car
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
When you know your dates
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
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.
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