Rust repair for a 1997 Lexus GS
Rust repair for the 1997 Lexus GS: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 13.1 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 1997 Lexus GS for rust repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1997 Lexus GS: every figure
| Displacement | 3.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $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 1997 Lexus GS
- 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.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V125000 | 1999-05-19 | suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS, EXCESSIVE WEAR CAN OCCUR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LOWER BALL JOINTS. SEPARATION OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARMS COULD OCCUR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Rust repair: the 1997 Lexus GS
Rust repair for the 1997 Lexus GS: send a request and a person replies with a price and a time. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
The car itself
Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. As a mid-size car, it is a straightforward size for this work. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for it; a dealer can check by the VIN.
Getting a quote
Ask anything about the work in the request. Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate. Tell us whether you can drop the car off or need it collected.
Driving while yours is in
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 by the day while your car is in, delivered to you. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
On the day
Take valuables and personal items out of the car before the work. Tell us about any marks or damage already on the car, so we note them together. Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim.
What goes into a quote
Paint colours with pearl or metallic finishes can take more work to match. We explain the price in plain words if anything is unclear. If you only need part of the work, say so and we quote that part.
Aftercare
Park out of direct sun when you can to protect paint and interior. Keep the invoice with your records; it helps when you sell the car.
When the car is ready
A clear timeline comes with every quote. Parts on order can add days to a repair; we tell you when that happens.
Ready when you are
Tell us about the car and the work, and we take it from there.
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 1997 Lexus GS
Can I rent a car while my 1997 Lexus GS 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 1997 Lexus GS?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.