Okays, I am going to buy a new car, and I was just wondering if it was good to purchase the rust proof spray package. This package is where they spray the outside and bottom of your car to protect it from rusting. I live in Minnesota, so is this really worth purchasing for 700 dollars?
I guess my real question is, does it really work?
2007-08-04 05:12:32 · 16 answers · asked by tou2yaj 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
It's a scam. Unless they're doing it for free they're just trying to swindle you out of as much money as possible.
2007-08-04 05:20:16 · answer #1 · answered by Peter North 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
READ YOUR WARRANTY!!!
The corosion warranty on your car does no warrant against outside factors. SALT can and will rust your car. If you live in an area that uses a lot of salt for snow. Then yes it is a good idea to get the rust proofing.
At $700, there should be more to the package...at least paint protection. Ask what they are offering. If you were buying just the rust proofing from me, I'd be selling it to you for $250. But that would only be rust proofing.
2007-08-04 05:39:01 · answer #2 · answered by Chief High Commander, UAN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The after purchase rust proofing is over-kill, and a waste of money. Without saying so directly, that salesman is leading you to believe that there is no protection under the car now. But there is. All manufacturers treat for rust at the time the car is made. If they didn't, there would be serious finish issues after only 2 or 3 years.
2007-08-04 05:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by Derail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that its a waste, but im from California. Your car shouldnt rust unless you have a part of the paint chipped off. If you really want your car rust protected then i would go to a paint shop that does the rust protection before buying the car to see how much it costs there and just compair prices and do the cheaper one. I would only get the bottom of the ca sprayed.
2007-08-04 06:09:14 · answer #4 · answered by sayount 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditional undercoating can help prevent some rust damage to the bottom of the car and also helps to make the car quieter.
As far as "Teflon" or other kinds of paint protectant... A good do-it-yourself wax job with a modern car wax product like 'Mothers' or Turtle Wax can give you the same benefit for far less cost. Keeping the car clean and waxing it every 3-4 months is the cheapest way to keep it looking good.
2007-08-04 05:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Don't buy a new car. The average new car loses 60+% of its value in the first 4yrs. Even if you buy it with cash, you are losing a small fortune in depreciation.
2) Rust proofing does work, but you should get it aftermarket, it is cheaper.
3) You are probably not planning to keep this car long enough for it to start rusting, so you are just paying for a benefit for the guy that buys it off of you later.
2007-08-04 05:26:38 · answer #6 · answered by Tom's Mom 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
$700 seems awfully steep.
If you look around where you live, do you see a lot of cars with rust on them? I'm guessing your answer will be no.
They make car finishes a lot better than they used to years ago.
I have a 2001 Camry and I get it waxed once a year. My car is always kept outside and I don't have one speck of rust on it.
It's a good idea to go to some body shops and get expert opinions though.
2007-08-04 05:21:36 · answer #7 · answered by WilmaF 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, put attention, NO.
The only thing they do it's a detailing that any other place could offer for a cheaper price. cheaper as $100.00.
Besides that, "protection" like that only last a few weeks.
I'm not going to tell you where I work but you should trust in me, DON'T buy that package, they don't even spray the bottom of your car.
Use the $700 to take your family in your new car for a couple of vacation days.
2007-08-07 15:08:30 · answer #8 · answered by crazyleon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go for the fabric/leather protection for sure,maybe the rustproofing,but no paint,wax it a couple times a year and you are good. I used to work at a dealership that offered this and occasionally had problems with rustproof clogging drains on the doors,ac drain hose and the like.I deailed cars for a long time and I do believe the fabric protection works,but then again you can buy a couple cans 3M scotch gard and do it yourself.
2007-08-04 15:11:20 · answer #9 · answered by BarneyFife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
considering you live in Minnesota....hmmmmmm,
cars come from the factory with corrosion protection, but along the passage of time rocks and junk chip away at the protection....leaving it vulnerable....
i always feel what the dealer sells you as a service is overpriced and undervalued.....scotchguards, paint protectants, undercoating, etc.......they pay so little to install them and when added to your car it is done by a flunky in the back lot that washes cars all day....
i personally would not pay to do it... i am also certain professional detailers offer the same services at a lower price..... search around before you buy your car....i also know washing your car weekly at the local car wash getting the road crud off your car is just as effective....concentrating on the undercarriage and inside body panels.....
2007-08-04 05:21:34 · answer #10 · answered by Twinkie Thief 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a local company there called "Ziebart" then i'd suggest calling them. They do that for a living and they do it very well. If not then if u r planning on keeping the car for many yrs then i'd say go ahead and have it sprayed.
Minnesota does indeed use salt and i have seen whats left of cars that were just 5-6yrs old sfter that many winters, lived 28yrs in ND. and saw the rust carnage of Minn too often
2007-08-04 05:23:14 · answer #11 · answered by junkyarddogfan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋