Safety certificate for a Buick Skyhawk
Safety certificate for the Buick Skyhawk: 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.
- Body
- Compact 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.
Every Buick Skyhawk year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Not rated | ||
| 1989 | 9.0 to 9.4 L/100 km | 4 (regular gas) | |
| 1988 | 8.7 to 9.8 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 1987 | 9.0 to 11.2 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 1986 | 8.7 to 11.8 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 1985 | 9.0 to 12.4 L/100 km | 16 (regular gas) | |
| 1984 | 9.0 to 11.8 L/100 km | 20 (regular gas) | |
| 1983 | Not rated | ||
| 1982 | Not rated | ||
| 1981 | Not rated |
The Buick Skyhawk for safety certificate
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 3 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 4 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Arranging the work for the Skyhawk
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For a safety certificate on the Buick Skyhawk, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. A used car you buy in Ontario needs a Safety Standards Certificate before it can be plated.
About your Skyhawk
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them.
What to send us
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
A car while yours is in the shop
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. The rental is priced like any other on our site. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Before the shop starts
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Car care, briefly
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
Ready to ask?
Start with the car, the job and your location.
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.
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.
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Tell us your dates and we look for a car while yours is in for you. Nothing is booked or charged.