Example carPaint touch up for a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Paint touch up for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 9.2 to 11.9 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
- Length
- 4.87 m
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 2012 Chevrolet Malibu for paint touch up
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
- 3 bodies this year: malibu 4dr sedan ls, malibu 4dr sedan lt turbo/ltz turbo/eco and malibu 4dr sedan lt/ltz.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,852 | $3,690 |
| Dimension | Malibu 4dr Sedan Ls | Malibu 4dr Sedan Lt Turbo/ltz Turbo/eco | Malibu 4dr Sedan Lt/ltz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.87 m (192 in) | 4.87 m (192 in) | 4.87 m (192 in) |
| Width | 1.85 m (73 in) | 1.85 m (73 in) | 1.85 m (73 in) |
| Height | 1.46 m (57 in) | 1.46 m (57 in) | 1.46 m (57 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.74 m (108 in) | 2.74 m (108 in) | 2.74 m (108 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,539 kg (3,393 lb) | 1,650 kg (3,638 lb) | 1,602 kg (3,532 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. 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 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
- 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 907 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (291), exterior lighting (202) and steering (191). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V269000 | 2015-05-08 | seat belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and the front passenger seat may be bent from... |
| 14V252000 | 2014-05-14 | electronic stability control (esc) | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured May 16, 2003, through October 11, 2012, 2004-2007 Malibu Maxx vehicles manufactured June 25, 2003, through April 5, 2007, 2005-2010 Pontiac G6 vehicles manufactured May 26, 2004, through January 4, 2010, and... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Booking the work for the Malibu
Book scratch repair for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, with a rental meanwhile if you need one. Paint work is matched to the original colour, panel by panel or the whole car. Light scratches can be polished out; deeper ones are filled and repainted.
The car itself
Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. If something on the car is already damaged, show us in the photos. Length: 4.87 m. Check the size of a tight parking spot. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
Your request
We reply within one business day with a time and a price. You can add a rental to the same request. Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price.
A rental while we work
Rent by the day while your car is in, delivered to you. We collect the rental when your car is ready. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
What affects the price
A quote lists what is included, so you can compare it fairly. Photos let us give a closer price before we see the car in person. The quote shows the price for your car and what it includes.
Before you drop the car off
Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive. Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim.
Looking after it afterwards
Ask us when the next visit would make sense for your car. If anything about the work looks wrong after you collect the car, tell us.
Timing
We call or write when the car is ready, and you collect it or we arrange the handover. Pick-up time is confirmed when the work is finished.
Ready when you are
Questions first? Put them in the request.
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 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Can I rent a car while my 2012 Chevrolet Malibu 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 2012 Chevrolet Malibu?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.
How big is the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu?
malibu 4dr sedan ls: 4.87 m long, 1.85 m wide, 1.46 m high; malibu 4dr sedan lt turbo/ltz turbo/eco: 4.87 m long, 1.85 m wide, 1.46 m high; malibu 4dr sedan lt/ltz: 4.87 m long, 1.85 m wide, 1.46 m high (NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications).