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IMO no. It is a waste of money on modern cars that are rustproofed at the factory. The body will outlast the drivetrain.
- I do not agree... IF you intend to keep a valuable car for a longer than a nominal 5 year period, some advice is in order. Present day cars are NOT all made to the same standards, and anyway there ARE some points where the standard "rustproofing" just start to fail: Look carefully at the bottom edge of the doors and fender panels; you will see that the drain holes are placed NOT at the lowest level but slightly above, and looking inside the door with the inner cover panel removed and a strong light will reveal that the lower union between the external sheetmetal of the door is joined to the door frame by bending the two sheets together forming a trough or channel ready to collect water and since the window seals DON'T seal well enough, dust and debris and small tree leaves will settle and become moist; in a matter of a few months the holes can no longer drain the door or fender, and corrosion slowly starts from the inside. Even when car makers apply an extra coating to this sheetmetal joint, it is the first place where severe corrosion starts in the whole car. By application of an additional rustproofing to those places the life of the car can be extended many more years than the through-hole warranty (usually 5 years, valid only when you show that the hole has gone thru all the sheetmetal thickness and paint!)
- I also don't agree that the engine or powertrain life is what determines if the car is all over.... An engine replacement is usually easy to do and costs much less than a complete sheetmetal restoration and paint job. You can't just buy a restoration job by mail, but you can find a lot of new engines and improvements online, and it is way easier to fix an engine or transmission compared to a full sheetmetal restoration and paint. Some cars will become even more valuable after many years, just ask any Old Mustang or Barracuda or Challenger owner what kind of prices a pristine rust-less body price can (and usually do) reach!Cost of a sheetmetal rust-through repair: up to thousands of dollars. Cost of disassembling the interior door panels and recoating the factory rust-proofing: from 20 to 120 dollars, if done on time. amclaussen.
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What documents should one have with them when buying a new car?
When you are buying a new car you will need to have the following documents with you, your drivers license and proof of insurance. You should also be ready to provide proof of income if this is the first time you are buying a car.
Where can I find information about car rust?
If you are new to the concept of car rust, http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-protect-your-car-from-rust.html is a great article on a beginner's guide to it.
How do you clean rust?
if youre talking about any peice of melt such as a BOLT or anything like that (small) you can use lime juice and rust will come off. let the metal sit in lime juice for a while and then clean off. rust should be gone. if youre talking about a car you should cut or saw peice of metal where car is rusty at and weld in a new peice of metal. simple but will take long.
Should you undercoat a used car?
NO. Only new cars should be undercoated. Unless you feel like ripping apart the car cleaning all the rust off then you could, but it is too much work. The above answer is kind of stupid. The poster asked if a used car could or should be undercoated. If the car in question has rust peforation or is obviously rusted (and rust is easy to see and inspect for) then obviously the answer would be a solid "no". However, a used car that is CLEAN and well kept, has no rust issues, can be steam cleaned and undercoated. I have a 22 year old pickup truck that was purchased new in Hawaii, and soon thereafter called SE Arizona home until the past week or so. This truck has absolutely NO rust on it, and it can be cleaned and undercoated prior to it's first OH winter. SO the qualified answer is: If the vehicle is CLEAN, has been well maintained, or is from a rust-free environment, it can be undercoated.
The windows on Bella's new car are?
they are missle proof i believe
Rust on a car is the result of a chemical change because the rusting process does what?
It forms a new substance.
How do you register your car in a new state?
by giving your Proof of Residence address and register it.
Can you register a car with out insurance in New Jersey?
To register a car in New Jersey you need Certificate of Title Proof of New Jersey insurance Proof of your Social Security number or exemption The current odometer reading Your driver's license or, if you don't have a New Jersey license, appropriate identification. So no you cant register a car in NJ without insurace.
Why is it dangerous to drive a rusty car?
Surface rust isn't dangerous, cancerous rust on the frame can be dangerous because the car could snap in half depending on the extent of the rust. The best solution usually is just to get a new car because the frame usually isn't worth fixing. In my state they consider it dangerous because if you get stuck in snow they fear exhaust entering the cabin and killing its occupants. Rust holes of any kind will fail your inspection.
Should a new car need a new gearbox?
If it is brand new - no. But - things do go wrong for whatever reason. New car should have a warranty.
How can you refurbish a car battery?
There is no fool proof way. Get a new battery if putting it on a slow charger does not work.
How long do you have to purchase auto insurance on a new car?
There is no grace period. Legally you can not drive a car on public roads without proof of financial responsibility. If you bought a cash car your supposed to leave it parked until you get your insurance and your registration. If you have purchased and financed a new car, most finance companies require proof of full coverage before you can drive it off the lot.
