Representative photoSafety certificate for a 2011 Buick Lucerne
Safety certificate for the 2011 Buick Lucerne: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.5 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2011 Buick Lucerne for safety certificate
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2011 Buick Lucerne: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.9 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,566 | $4,062 |
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 2011 Buick Lucerne
- NHTSA lists 2 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 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (23), service brakes (6) and vehicle speed control (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V355000 | 2014-06-23 | electrical system:ignition | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year... |
| 10V553000 | 2010-11-05 | electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 DTS AND BUICK LUCERNE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES. THE STARTER OR ALTERNATOR CABLE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE. IF EITHER THE STARTER OR ALTERNATOR CABLE IS CONTACTING THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE, THE CABLE COULD WEAR THROUGH... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2011 Buick Lucerne: Safety certificate
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a safety certificate on the 2011 Buick Lucerne we arrange a trusted shop. Only a licensed inspection station can issue a Safety Standards Certificate in Ontario.
Your car, your notes
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Lucerne. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The engine is the 3.9L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
Who does what
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Keep moving meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Small things that help
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Talking to the shop
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
When you know your dates
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request safety certificate
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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