Rust proofing / paint protection etc on cars

[Jonesy]

My wife is in the process of buying a new car and the prices for all these things at the dealership seem very expensive. Any idea if these things are legit or just a complete scam?

Surely modern cars should come some sort of rust proofing etc as standard?

[Cusefan]

Re: Rust proofing / paint protection etc on cars

My wife is in the process of buying a new car and the prices for all these things at the dealership seem very expensive. Any idea if these things are legit or just a complete scam?

Surely modern cars should come some sort of rust proofing etc as standard?

Scam imo. I live in the Snowiest city in the US which uses salt(Salt causes rust for you southern folks) for the roads and I do not have a speck of rust on my car. Im sure the Dealer will have something that does prevent rust but most car manufacturers rust protection should be enough.

[Jonesy]

Re: Rust proofing / paint protection etc on cars

Thanks for posting CF. From looking around the internet that seems to be the general consensus. I mean how often do you see a recent model car with rust on it these days? Never?

Our car will never be driven on a beach / near salt water and we don't have snow / salt used on roads in my part of Australia so it seems like a bit of a waste of money.

They are asking something $400 for "paint protection" but what i can work out that is just a wash and wax that you could do at home. Used car dealers are some dodgy dudes judging by the ones i have been dealing with.

[TheMatrix31]

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[Jonesy]

Re: Rust proofing / paint protection etc on cars

LMAO I thought of David Puddy as well when they were trying to stick us with the add on's.

They are like: "listen I'll do you a great deal and i'll do it for you for this price (insert reasonably good price)"

The next day we get a phone call about delivery fee's, added warranty costs, all these other optional extra's that would have added over 3k to the price. Bastards!

[baseball66]

Re: Rust proofing / paint protection etc on cars

Paint protection film is something that i have applied to every new vehicle that i own. At the very least get the hood kit (also covers part of the front fenders) and possibly the bumper kit as well. This stuff is not a scam, will last for many years and protects from rock chips etc. http://www.xpel.ca/