usaf_photog t1_j6kwctn wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:21 AM

Yes, I had to patch weld my truck frame to get it to pass inspection because of rust. The truck body was in perfect shape but the frame was rusting away.

xeio87 t1_j6lzrj7 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 7:13 AM

Had my old car get patched for rusted out parts of the frame once, second time a few years later it was so bad they couldn't patch and I got a new car. Just the way it goes with all the salt on the roads in winter and time being what it is.

usaf_photog t1_j6m9wxj wrote on January 31, 2023 at 9:34 AM

Ya, the fix only works for so long. There really should be more vehicles sold with frames made of stainless steel or something more resistant to rust.

CharacterBrief9121 t1_j6mxzuj wrote on January 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Lol you want to pay like $100K for a hatchback. That’s wayyyyyyyyy too expensive

Mijbr090490 t1_j6n1xm3 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 2:29 PM

Fyi, if you take care of your vehicle it won't rust to pieces.

69FunnyNumberGuy420 t1_j6n7lnh wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:09 PM

It's this, people are insanely lazy about taking care of their things. Cars are expensive, take care of them.

Mijbr090490 t1_j6nqsav wrote on January 31, 2023 at 5:09 PM

My truck is an 06 with 240k miles and you wouldn't be able to tell. I spend a day each month cleaning it and doing any needed maintenance. Plus I take it to the wash once a week. Still way cheaper than a car payment or serious repairs.

69FunnyNumberGuy420 t1_j6nr559 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 5:12 PM

I once saw someone clean snow off their car with a metal snow shovel, put a giant scratch into the fender, and just leave it that way until it rotted. Car wasn't even a year old.