Would like for any to comment their objective thoughts on whether you think this is worthy of being failed for an inspection due to too much rust? Tried to take the best pics I could, especially of the "worst" areas I could find. Would especially like to hear if anyone else has had any frame rust issues/trouble getting it passed for inspection? I see a lot of questionable cars on the road, and not sure that this qualifies. Body and mechanical is otherwise in fantastic shape. (Located in VA, for those wondering where the inspection is taking place/I know some states do not require. Model year 2009) Thanks.
Failed inspection for a rusted frame? (10 Viewers)
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Already failed, which is how it came to my attention. Any recs on best way to treat?
A frame shop should be able to fix this with fresh metal. This is a pretty straightforward fix. Definitely would fluid film this going forward.
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Rattle can flat black paint and then find a different shop to reinspect. I lived in VA for years… some shops use a microscope and some will honk the horn and flash the lights and slap a sticker on you. If you’re anywhere near Manassas I can recommend a shop that used to be easy to go to…
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Appreciate it. I am thinking something similar. may get that one spot fixed for peace of mind and then just spray the rest to keep it from spreading further. In Cville, so prob 2 hours south of Manassas. The shop I went to used to be great, but I think they possibly got in trouble, because the last 2 times have been hell with inspections. On my other car, told me I needed pads and rotors and quoted me $1100. I did it and pulled them myself and the pads had 60-70% left. Just replaced all parts anyway to the tune of $90 and got the sticker. Shame on me for giving them a 2nd chance...
