Representative photoRust repair for a 1997 Mazda Protege
Rust repair for the 1997 Mazda Protege: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 8.1 to 10.2 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 1997 Mazda Protege for rust repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1997 Mazda Protege: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| 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$2,300 | US$2,700 | US$2,700 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,512 | $2,914 | $2,914 | $3,162 |
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 Mazda Protege
- 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 66 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (13), air bags (12) and power train (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V674000 | 2015-10-19 | electrical system:ignition:switch | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Booking the work for the Protege
For rust repair on the 1997 Mazda Protege, it starts with a short request: what it needs and when. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
About your Protege
Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. As a compact car, it is a straightforward size for this work. Keep the repair invoice with the car's records.
Getting a quote
We reply within one business day with a time and a price. Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off. Tell us whether you can drop the car off or need it collected.
Stay on the road
Add a rental to the same request as the work. 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. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Aftercare
Hand washing is gentler than automatic brushes on any finish. Keep a soft cloth in the car for small marks.
Planning around the work
Tell us the date you need the car back, and we say whether it is realistic. We call or write when the car is ready, and you collect it or we arrange the handover.
What affects the price
Simple jobs cost less; we tell you if a smaller job would do. A quote from us is free and comes with no obligation. We price the job before we start, never after.
Before you drop the car off
Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim. If you need a rental, add it to the request so it is ready when you arrive. Point out anything you want us to pay special attention to.
One more step
Questions first? Put them in the request.
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 Mazda Protege
Can I rent a car while my 1997 Mazda Protege 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 Mazda Protege?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.