Rust repair for a 2012 Buick Enclave
Rust repair for the 2012 Buick Enclave: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 12.3 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 2012 Buick Enclave for rust repair
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2012 Buick Enclave: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,814 | $4,062 |
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 2012 Buick Enclave
- NHTSA lists 6 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 132 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (24), structure (24) and air bags (21). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V782000 | 2021-10-07 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2008-2017 Buick Enclave and 2013-2017 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect. |
| 21V246000 | 2021-04-08 | air bags:critical fasteners | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2015, 2017 Buick Enclave, 2010-2019 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2011-2016 GMC Acadia vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not be properly attached. |
| 15V415000 | 2015-06-30 | structure:body:hatchback/liftgate | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured January 3, 2007, to February 29, 2012, 2009-2012 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured July 6, 2008, to March 9, 2012, 2007-2012 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured September 15, 2006, to February 29, 2012, and... |
| 14V266000 | 2014-05-20 | seat belts | General Motors is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured April 14, 2008, through May 14, 2014, Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured June 6, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured April 9, 2008, through May 14, 2014, and 2009-2010 Saturn Outlook... |
| 14V118000 | 2014-03-17 | air bags:side/window | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia and 2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse and 2008-2010 Saturn Outlook vehicles. In the affected vehicles, increased resistance in the driver and passenger seat mounted side impact air bag (SIAB) wiring harnesses may result in the... |
| 12V151000 | 2012-04-09 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE, BUICK ENCLAVE, AND GMC ACADIA VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Buick Enclave: Rust repair
Your 2012 Buick Enclave needs rust repair? Send the details, and we reply within one business day. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
What your car means for the work
We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. If something on the car is already damaged, show us in the photos. Keep the repair invoice with the car's records.
What happens after you ask
If the job turns out larger, we ask you before doing more. Nothing is booked until you agree to the price and the time. Ask anything about the work in the request.
Need a car meanwhile?
We bring the rental to you and collect it later. We collect the rental when your car is ready. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Getting the car ready
Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim. Bring the keys you use every day, and the wheel lock key if the car has one. Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim.
How the price is set
Ask what is included, so you can compare quotes fairly. Options such as sensors, trim pieces or special paint can add time. Paint colours with pearl or metallic finishes can take more work to match.
After the work
Keep a soft cloth in the car for small marks. Ask us when the next visit would make sense for your car.
How long it takes
Pick-up time is confirmed when the work is finished. Tell us the date you need the car back, and we say whether it is realistic.
Questions first?
Book the work with a short request, and add a rental if you need one.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Rust repair: the 2012 Buick Enclave
Can I rent a car while my 2012 Buick Enclave is in for rust repair?
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 rust repair for my 2012 Buick Enclave?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.