Rust repair for a 1998 Daewoo Lanos
Rust repair for the 1998 Daewoo Lanos: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 9.0 to 9.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact 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 1998 Daewoo Lanos for rust repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1998 Daewoo Lanos: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.6 L | 1.5 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,600 | US$2,700 | US$2,800 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $2,790 | $2,914 | $3,038 |
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 1998 Daewoo Lanos
- NHTSA lists 4 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 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (2), service brakes (2) and equipment (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V394000 | 2004-08-06 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS. |
| 04V357000 | 2004-07-14 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MAY MELT RESULTING IN A BURNING SMELL AND VISIBLE SMOKE, WHICH MAY SUBSEQUENTLY LEAD TO THE MELTING OF THE CAMSHAFT COVER AND THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRE HARNESS. |
| 99V090000 | 1999-04-27 | structure:body:door | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, "SIDE DOOR STRENGTH." INCORRECT POSITION OF THE SIDE IMPACT PAD TO THE REAR, INSTEAD OF THE MIDDLE, OF THE DOOR ASSEMBLY. |
| 98V305000 | 1998-12-01 | steering: steering wheel/handle bar | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 3 AND 4-DOOR PASSENGER SEDANS. THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER BUSHING CONNECTING THE STEERING WHEEL HUB TO THE STEERING COLUMN CAN SLIP. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Rust repair: the 1998 Daewoo Lanos
For rust repair on the 1998 Daewoo Lanos, it starts with a short request: what it needs and when. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
About your Lanos
As a compact car, it is a straightforward size for this work. A car of this size is quick to work on compared with a large SUV. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
Booking a time
Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate. Nothing is booked until you agree to the price and the time. A person reads your request and replies with the next step.
Keep driving meanwhile
While it is repaired, rent from us: an insurance replacement rental when the repair is a claim your adjuster approves, or at our usual rates. Rent the size of car you need for the days the work takes. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Why prices differ
If we find something unexpected, we ask before we change the price. 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.
A few things first
Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim. Point out anything you want us to pay special attention to. Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day.
How long it takes
If the car must stay overnight, we tell you before it comes in. Most small jobs fit within a day; larger ones are booked over several days.
Aftercare
Rinse off winter salt regularly to protect paint and wheels. If anything about the work looks wrong after you collect the car, tell us.
Send a request
A person reads your request and replies with a price and a time.
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 1998 Daewoo Lanos
Can I rent a car while my 1998 Daewoo Lanos 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 1998 Daewoo Lanos?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.