Representative photoRust repair for a 2004 Kia Optima
Rust repair for the 2004 Kia Optima: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize 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 2004 Kia Optima for rust repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2004 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,472 |
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 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 225 complaints with NHTSA, most often about latches/locks/linkages (81), electrical system (45) and structure (42). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V183000 | 2009-05-27 | suspension:front | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (KMC) IS RECALLING 36,538 MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 OPTIMA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA,... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Rust repair: the 2004 Kia Optima
CarmaCars takes requests for rust repair on the 2004 Kia Optima, and rents you a car while yours is in. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
What your car means for the work
Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for it; a dealer can check by the VIN.
What to send us
Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price. You can add a rental to the same request. Your quote is for your car, not a general price list.
Driving while yours is in
A rental by the day covers the time your car is in. Add a rental to the same request as the work. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
When the car is ready
Collect the car when it is ready, or ask us to arrange the handover. Small repairs can take hours; paint and collision work can take days.
After the work
Ask us when the next visit would make sense for your car. Look over the work in daylight when you collect the car.
Before you drop the car off
Bring the keys you use every day, and the wheel lock key if the car has one. Point out anything you want us to pay special attention to. Arrive at the time we confirm, so the work can start on schedule.
What affects the price
The quote shows the price for your car and what it includes. Photos let us give a closer price before we see the car in person. For repairs, the price depends on the parts, the paint and the hours of work.
Next step
Start with photos and a short description.
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 2004 Kia Optima
Can I rent a car while my 2004 Kia Optima 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 2004 Kia Optima?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.