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Smart fortwo (451): known faults of the body according to L'argus

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Engine / equipment
Smart fortwo (451), all engines
Period mentioned
2007–2014
Symptoms
Water gets into the boot
Possible cause described
According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Water gets into the boot: Upper tailgate frame.
Check for the garage
Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

L'argus: used Smart fortwo (451) reliability guide

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How is it checked?

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

What are the symptoms?

Water gets into the boot

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Smart
Engine / equipment
Smart fortwo (451), all engines
Period mentioned
2007–2014

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