Approved Used Rust

[DJFish]

I don’t want to sound like Craig David, but I bought an approved used car from a main dealer on Friday.
Noticed some rust on Sunday.
Was refused rectification under warranty on Monday (from a local main dealer)
Should I be rejecting the car on Tuesday?

Should a 5 yr old car be rusting already…?

[Deep Thought]

Take it up with the dealer who sold you the car. Make it their problem

Where's the rust? Is it coming through or a chip that's gone rusty.

[DJFish]

I initially approached the seller, problem is they’re 3 hrs away so they advised using the local main dealer network in the first instance.

Rust is at the base of the rear window glass, not a stone chip area and the glass is original.
Local dealer claimed it must be a result of damage during replacement.
Obviously just didn’t want anything to do with it.

[Nickp82]

Tbf the post reads better if read to the tune of Seven Days

[Caddyshack]

Many cars have a corrosion warranty but I needs full service checks etc…see what the manufacturer says but maybe also suggest you will reject the car

[r3g]

DJFish said:

I don’t want to sound like Craig David, but I bought an approved used car from a main dealer on Friday.
Noticed some rust on Sunday.
Was refused rectification under warranty on Monday (from a local main dealer)
Should I be rejecting the car on Tuesday?

Should a 5 yr old car be rusting already…?

I wouldn't worry about it. You'll be making love by Wednesday, then same on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and then you can chill on Sunday.

[Heathwood]

DJFish said:

Should a 5 yr old car be rusting already…?

No, unless it’s an MX5, in which case it’s perfectly normal.

[nick1871]

Nickp82 said:

Tbf the post reads better if read to the tune of Seven Days

At least he’s got Wednesday to look forward to..

[DJFish]

Thanks for the advice, it made me chuckle if nothing else!

[andburg]

Most warranties are anti perforation so wouldn’t except it to be covered. This is an issue for the supplying dealer not warranty.

Window out, treat and paint cost vs rejection or 14 day cooling off if you bought at distance. I assume buying from 3 hours away means it’s something in an odd spec or rare?

[DJFish]

It’s a 2019 Skoda Superb L&K with the 272 petrol engine & 36k miles.
Not the most exotic car in the world but took ages to find and will be equally difficult to replace.
Equally I don’t want to be saddled with a rust bucket.

[StuTheGrouch]

Just reject it. There may be other areas that haven't become noticeable yet, so I would personally get rid and avoid the battle.

[Far Cough]

Straight back into supplying dealer who you have a relationship with. They should sort it out or task a local outfit to sort out. No big deal. It just means you will have to pick up the phone and talk to someone which seems to a lost art these days.
Rejection of the car is a bit extreme for a patch of rust.

[PositronicRay]

StuTheGrouch said:

Just reject it. There may be other areas that haven't become noticeable yet, so I would personally get rid and avoid the battle.

These are supposed to be galvanised, rust indicates a previous poor repair.

[ChocolateFrog]

Best case is the repair lasts a couple of years. I can guarantee they won't remove the glass to fix it.

So I'd be angling to give it back.

[SFTWend]

ChocolateFrog said:

Best case is the repair lasts a couple of years. I can guarantee they won't remove the glass to fix it.

So I'd be angling to give it back.

My thoughts also.

[rjfp1962]

SFTWend said:

ChocolateFrog said:

Best case is the repair lasts a couple of years. I can guarantee they won't remove the glass to fix it.

So I'd be angling to give it back.

My thoughts also.

Mine too.

[irc]

I agree it sounds like poor repair. My 2018 Superb has no rust anywhere at 60000 miles despite living near Glasgow where there can be salt on the roads from November to May.

[neverlifted]

I think it's probably just the Superb saying 'fill me in'; the pertinent question is...could you see yourself 'walking away'?

Likely to be a poor repair rather than substantive corrosion.

[DJFish]

neverlifted said:

I think it's probably just the Superb saying 'fill me in'; the pertinent question is...could you see yourself 'walking away'?

Likely to be a poor repair rather than substantive corrosion.

Supplying dealer is sorting out a repair local to me, will see what solution is offered and decide from there.
Otherwise it’s a lovely car…
This has just taken the shine off…