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Rust and weakness evident under the car

roosterman71 · 2025-09-07 11:06:49

I've a 13 year old car here. Has 260k kms on it and going super duper. Had to change brake callipers yesterday and the mechanic tells me it may not pass it's next test with the rust and general degradation under the car. He said it's 50/50 now for the next test and very unlikely it would pass in 2027. Any suggestions on…

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I've a 13 year old car here. Has 260k kms on it and going super duper. Had to change brake callipers yesterday and the mechanic tells me it may not pass it's next test with the rust and general degradation under the car. He said it's 50/50 now for the next test and very unlikely it would pass in 2027. Any suggestions on what the best thing to do would be? Try patch and replace all the bits that are shook or trade her in? Tis an Accord

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#2 07-09-2025 01:17PM

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Cut out the rust and make good with new clean metal. Rub down the rest and treat with rust remedy.
Not an easy job

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#3 07-09-2025 01:37PM

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Was it a UK import as seen a few rotted to bits because of road salts eating it away.

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#4 07-09-2025 10:35PM

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No. I have it from new

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#5 07-09-2025 10:46PM

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Take it to a panel beater/body shop guy and get a price to do the work.
Then decide if it's worth keeping.

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