Representative photoScratch repair for a 2003 Kia Optima
Scratch repair for the 2003 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 2003 Kia Optima for scratch repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2003 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 2003 Kia Optima
- 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 141 complaints with NHTSA, most often about latches/locks/linkages (53), structure (26) and electrical system (25). 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,... |
| 04V180000 | 2004-04-12 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Booking the work for the Optima
The 2003 Kia Optima needs scratch repair? Send photos and when it suits you. Light scratches can be polished out; deeper ones are filled and repainted.
Size and finish
Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. If something on the car is already damaged, show us in the photos. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
Booking a time
If the job turns out larger, we ask you before doing more. Send the year, the trim and what you want done; photos make the price more accurate. You can add a rental to the same request.
A rental meanwhile
Keep driving: rent from us while the work is done. Your rental can be waiting when you drop your car off. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
What goes into a quote
The size of the car matters: an SUV or a van has more surface than a compact car. For repairs, the price depends on the parts, the paint and the hours of work. Options such as sensors, trim pieces or special paint can add time.
Aftercare
Park out of direct sun when you can to protect paint and interior. A quick wipe of bird droppings and sap stops them from marking the paint.
Planning around the work
Coatings and paint need time to cure, which is part of the schedule. Parts on order can add days to a repair; we tell you when that happens.
A few things first
Take valuables and personal items out of the car before the work. Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim. Tell us about any marks or damage already on the car, so we note them together.
Ask us
A person reads your request and replies with a price and a time.
Request scratch repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Scratch repair: the 2003 Kia Optima
Can I rent a car while my 2003 Kia Optima is in for scratch 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 scratch repair for my 2003 Kia Optima?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.