
Paint touch up for a 2003 Acura TL
Paint touch up for the 2003 Acura TL: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars

An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2003 Acura TL for paint touch up
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2003 Acura TL: every figure
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 |
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 2003 Acura TL
- NHTSA lists 5 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 391 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (250), air bags (51) and vehicle speed control (22). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V499000 | 2019-06-27 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are... |
| 19V182000 | 2019-03-06 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and... |
| 15V320000 | 2015-05-28 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL... |
| 04V176000 | 2004-04-15 | power train:automatic transmission | ON SOME MINI VANS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN HEAT BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE COUNTERSHAFT AND SECONDARY SHAFT SECOND GEARS IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO GEAR TOOTH CHIPPING OR GEAR BREAKAGE. |
| 02V226000 | 2002-08-28 | engine and engine cooling:engine | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, SEDANS, COUPES, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES, A TIMING BELT TENSIONER PULLEY ON THE WATER PUMP IS MISALIGNED AND COULD CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO CONTACT A BOLT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. EVENTUALLY THE BELT COULD BE DAMAGED AND FAIL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Paint touch up: the 2003 Acura TL
Searching for paint touch up for the 2003 Acura TL? Here is how CarmaCars handles it. Light scratches can be polished out; deeper ones are filled and repainted. Paint work is matched to the original colour, panel by panel or the whole car.
Size and finish
We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. A car of this size is quick to work on compared with a large SUV. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
Booking a time
We reply within one business day with a time and a price. Your quote is for your car, not a general price list. Ask anything about the work in the request.
A rental meanwhile
Rent the size of car you need for the days the work takes. Keep driving: rent from us while the work is done. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
How long it takes
A clear timeline comes with every quote. You can plan the rental for the same number of days as the work.
Pricing, plainly
We explain the price in plain words if anything is unclear. Larger vehicles take more product and more hours, so they cost more. Two cars of the same model can need different work, so we quote each one.
After the work
If anything about the work looks wrong after you collect the car, tell us. Regular washes in winter help keep road salt from attacking the paint.
On the day
Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim. Take valuables and personal items out of the car before the work. Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day.
Let us know
Ask for a quote today; it is free.
Request paint touch up
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Paint touch up: the 2003 Acura TL
Can I rent a car while my 2003 Acura TL is in for paint touch up?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book paint touch up for my 2003 Acura TL?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.