Mechanic for a 2016 BMW i3
Mechanic for the 2016 BMW i3: 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
- 6.0 L/100 km
- 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.
The 2016 BMW i3 for mechanic
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2016 BMW i3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.6 L | |
| Cylinders | 2 | |
| MPG city (US) | 41 | 137 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 111 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 39 | 124 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 47 | |
| Charge at 240 V | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,100 | US$600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,860 | $504 |
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 2016 BMW i3
- NHTSA lists 2 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 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (10), steering (8) and air bags (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V720000 | 2017-11-16 | air bags:frontal | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)... |
| 17V088000 | 2017-02-09 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the i3
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on your 2016 BMW i3, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Tell us what the car is doing, and we find a shop suited to the job.
About your i3
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 0.6L 2-cylinder hybrid, paired with a 1-speed automatic, drives it.
How the arrangement works
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
A rental while you wait
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Good habits for your car
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
A short checklist
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Send a request
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request mechanic
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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