Paint touch up for a 2004 Subaru Forester
Paint touch up for the 2004 Subaru Forester: 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 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

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 2004 Subaru Forester for paint touch up
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2004 Subaru Forester: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,472 | $4,340 | $4,586 |
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 2004 Subaru Forester
- 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 219 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system (63), fuel system (62) and suspension (25). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V464000 | 2011-09-06 | suspension:front:control arm:lower arm | SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2007 IMPREZA, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 FORESTER, AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 SAAB 9-2X VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2007 ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA,... |
| 04V473000 | 2004-10-01 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE COVER BOLTS FOR THE ENGINE OIL CONTROL VALVE MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED, ALLOWING OIL TO LEAK FROM AROUND THE COVER GASKET. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Paint touch up: the 2004 Subaru Forester
Searching for paint touch up for the 2004 Subaru Forester? 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.
About your Forester
If something on the car is already damaged, show us in the photos. Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
Booking a time
Ask anything about the work in the request. Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate. Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price.
Stay on the road
Rent the size of car you need for the days the work takes. A rental by the day covers the time your car is in. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
When the car is ready
A clear timeline comes with every quote. Bigger jobs are booked in a few days ahead; small ones can often be fitted in sooner.
Aftercare
New paint needs time to harden fully; ask us when it is safe to wash and wax. Ask us how to care for the work when you collect the car.
How the price is set
The same job can take more time on a car with more trim or detail. A quote lists what is included, so you can compare it fairly. We quote your car, not an average car, so the price fits the job.
On the day
Point out anything you want us to pay special attention to. Tell us about any marks or damage already on the car, so we note them together. Take valuables and personal items out of the car before the work.
Talk to a person
Ready when you are: send the details of the car.
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 2004 Subaru Forester
Can I rent a car while my 2004 Subaru Forester 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 2004 Subaru Forester?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.