Representative photoWheel alignment for a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle
Wheel alignment for the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle: 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
- 6.2 to 10.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact 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 2002 Volkswagen Beetle for wheel alignment
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2002 Volkswagen Beetle: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.9 L | 1.9 L | 1.8 L | 2.0 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 35 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG highway (US) | 44 | 39 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 38 | 33 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 46 | 40 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,900 | US$3,400 | US$2,800 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 | US$2,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,922 | $2,202 | $3,430 | $3,038 | $3,570 | $3,570 | $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 2002 Volkswagen Beetle
- 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 180 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (44), electrical system (43) and power train (31). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V063000 | 2007-02-20 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, WAGON, AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OR WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. |
| 06V183000 | 2006-05-24 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096. |
| 02V031000 | 2002-01-31 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES, SHORT CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a wheel alignment on the 2002 Volkswagen Beetle we arrange a trusted shop. A crooked steering wheel on a straight road is a common sign the alignment is off.
Your Beetle and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Beetle. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Power comes from the 1.9L 4-cylinder turbo, driving through a 5-speed manual.
What to send us
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Keep moving meanwhile
We collect the rental when your car is back. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Between shop visits
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter.
What to ask
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
One more step
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request wheel alignment
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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