Rust repair for a 2012 Fiat 500
Rust repair for the 2012 Fiat 500: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 7.3 to 8.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Minicompact 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 2012 Fiat 500 for rust repair
- Body: minicompact cars (EPA size class).
2012 Fiat 500: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.4 L | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 33 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 30 | 29 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 36 | 35 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,550 | US$2,750 | US$2,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,556 | $2,730 | $2,836 |
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 Fiat 500
- NHTSA lists 3 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 396 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (203), electrical system (63) and engine (51). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V817000 | 2019-11-15 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission. |
| 16V302000 | 2016-05-16 | power train:manual transmission | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears. |
| 11V550000 | 2011-11-10 | service brakes, hydraulic:fluid | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Your 2012 Fiat 500: the work
Here is how we handle rust repair for the 2012 Fiat 500: the request, the work and a car to drive meanwhile. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
Size and finish
Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. 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.
How to request it
Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off. A person reads your request and replies with the next step. You can add a rental to the same request.
Keep driving meanwhile
We bring the rental to you and collect it later. Pick the rental from our fleet; delivery is priced in the offer. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
What goes into a quote
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. Larger vehicles take more product and more hours, so they cost more.
How long it takes
Pick-up time is confirmed when the work is finished. We keep you posted if the timing changes.
After the work
Rinse off winter salt regularly to protect paint and wheels. Ask us how to care for the work when you collect the car.
A few things first
Bring the keys you use every day, and the wheel lock key if the car has one. Take valuables and personal items out of the car before the work. Arrive at the time we confirm, so the work can start on schedule.
Still deciding?
Ask for a quote today; it is free.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
Similar cars available now
Example car
Checking tomorrow…
Representative photo
Checking tomorrow…
Representative photo
Ferrari California
Insurance included, no credit card needed
$1,350a day
- Convertible, Exotic
- 4 seats
- Automatic (dual-clutch)
- Gasoline
Checking tomorrow…
Representative photo
McLaren 570S
Insurance included, no credit card needed
$1,350a day
- Coupe, Exotic
- 2 seats
- Automatic (dual-clutch)
- Gasoline
Checking tomorrow…
Representative photo
Checking tomorrow…
Representative photo
Checking tomorrow…
Want this exact car?
Tell us your dates and we look for a car while yours is in for you. Nothing is booked or charged.
Rust repair: the 2012 Fiat 500
Can I rent a car while my 2012 Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.