5 not obvious places on the bodywork that need to be checked now
- June 28, 2023
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Rust on a used car is common. The buyer is ready for this, because he carefully examines the bottom, arches and thresholds. However, corrosion can hide in the
Rust on a used car is common. The buyer is ready for this, because he carefully examines the bottom, arches and thresholds. However, corrosion can hide in the most unexpected places. In the future, this will create serious problems, because spare parts are becoming more expensive every day. About where it is still useful to look to get a full picture of the condition of the “iron horse” – in the material of the portal “AvtoVzglyad”.
After the traditional inspection, it would be good to inspect those places that many generally ignore, believing that there can be no problems there. For example, open the doors and inspect them from the inside. The fact is that hard plastic decorative cards sometimes rub the paint right down to the metal. This is where corrosion begins. Especially in the lower part, near the constantly wet drainage holes.
Such problems are noticed by drivers of, for example, LADA Vesta. It seems that it is not very critical, but over time it will become a serious problem. And so, having seen a catch, you can demand a discount from the seller. Then remove the upholstery, clean and degrease the surface, then stick double-sided tape so that there is a gap between the plastic and the iron. To be on the safe side, also treat it from above with anti-corrosion agent.
Similar problems are typical for foreign cars. Especially for SUVs. If there is a “spare tire” on the back door, the hinges weaken and the edge of the door begins to wipe the gap. And let’s say, on the Jeep Wrangler, such problems happen with the side doors. By the way, the hinges themselves rust. In the worst case, it comes down to dismantling the door, which hurts the pocket.
Go ahead. Look under the doorknobs. Normally no one does this. Meanwhile, such places are subjected to strong sandblasting and regularly washed with road reagents. Here is the same problem with friction as described above. The plastic parts of the handle slowly destroy the paint due to vibrations. Here in a small “wound” and sewage.
Finally, another very unpleasant area is the point of contact between the windscreen and the roof of the car. If you notice even a slight swelling of the paint or “saffron milk caps”, feel free to ask for a price drop. Such defects indicate that the “frontal” has been changed, but the work is done poorly. To remove the damage, it is often necessary to remove the glass again, clean the area and replace the “visor”. It is clear that in this case one cannot do without serious additional costs.
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After the traditional inspection, it would be good to inspect those places that many generally ignore, believing that there can be no problems there. For example, open the doors and inspect them from the inside. The fact is that hard plastic decorative cards sometimes rub the paint right down to the metal. This is where corrosion begins. Especially in the lower part, near the constantly wet drainage holes.
Such problems are noticed by drivers of, for example, LADA Vesta. It seems that it is not very critical, but over time it will become a serious problem. And so, having seen a catch, you can demand a discount from the seller. Then remove the upholstery, clean and degrease the surface, then stick double-sided tape so that there is a gap between the plastic and the iron. To be on the safe side, also treat it from above with anti-corrosion agent.
Similar problems are typical for foreign cars. Especially for SUVs. If there is a “spare tire” on the back door, the hinges weaken and the edge of the door begins to wipe the gap. And let’s say, on the Jeep Wrangler, such problems happen with the side doors. By the way, the hinges themselves rust. In the worst case, it comes down to dismantling the door, which hurts the pocket.
Go ahead. Look under the doorknobs. Normally no one does this. Meanwhile, such places are subjected to strong sandblasting and regularly washed with road reagents. Here is the same problem with friction as described above. The plastic parts of the handle slowly destroy the paint due to vibrations. Here in a small “wound” and sewage.
Finally, another very unpleasant area is the point of contact between the windscreen and the roof of the car. If you notice even a slight swelling of the paint or “saffron milk caps”, feel free to ask for a price drop. Such defects indicate that the “frontal” has been changed, but the work is done poorly. To remove the damage, it is often necessary to remove the glass again, clean the area and replace the “visor”. It is clear that in this case one cannot do without serious additional costs.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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