Example carTowing for a 2012 Fiat 500
Towing for the 2012 Fiat 500: 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
- 7.3 to 8.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Minicompact 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 2012 Fiat 500 for towing
- Body: minicompact cars (EPA size class).
2012 Fiat 500: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.4 L | 1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 33 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 30 | 29 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 36 | 35 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) | 198 L (7 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,550 | US$2,750 | US$2,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,556 | $2,730 | $2,836 |
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 2012 Fiat 500
- NHTSA lists 3 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 396 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (203), electrical system (63) and engine (51). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V817000 | 2019-11-15 | power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Fiat 500 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The shifter cable bushing may fail allowing the cable to detach from the transmission. |
| 16V302000 | 2016-05-16 | power train:manual transmission | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Fiat 500 vehicles manufactured June 21, 2010, through January 12, 2016, equipped with a manual transmission. The clutch diaphragm spring may fracture and fail, causing an inability to switch gears. |
| 11V550000 | 2011-11-10 | service brakes, hydraulic:fluid | CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 DODGE JOURNEY AND FIAT 500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 24, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. SOME VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKE FLUID AND MAY EXPERIENCE A DEGRADATION OF THE SEALING COMPONENTS WITHIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Fiat 500: Towing
Your 2012 Fiat 500 needs a tow? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. If the car is blocking traffic, stay safe first and call for help.
About your 500
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 500. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.4L 4-cylinder. Its 1.4L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual.
What CarmaCars does here
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
A car while yours is in the shop
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Good habits for your car
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Getting a clear quote
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Ready to ask?
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request towing
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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