Is rust proofing for new cars necessary?

[Vladimir]

I was just about to agree with you. But then I looked at the person who dug it up and they did it just to be a troll.

[boyoflondon]

Does it matter if a "noob" dug up an old thread.. He needed advice and recycled an old thread, whats the big deal.

OP: go get Krown rustproofing, dealerships are a rip.

Look at his comment ... certainly does not sound like a person who was looking for advice

[Rambo4]

it depends on what kind of car... i know german cars don't need it done.... but japanese cars they recommend it.... i would get it done either way... spend a few bucks and put it into your big investment.... it'll sure sell at a higher price when you have no rust on the car.

I don't know if it will garner you a higher price on a sale, but it will certainly keep you from getting lowballed if your car has no rust. Just sold a '03 Durango, and we had the rust proof from dealer, the thing looked mint, but everyone still looks at RedBook/Blackbook values. You won't get extra from that service, but you'll get optimal dollar for your vehicle.

[Stock R]

For what it's worth, my parents have an odyssey and a corolla that are 10 years old with no rust proofing. Neither have any rust except on areas were the paint was chipped (stones, accidental bumps). The wheel wells are rust free.

[ozzie8828]

Hi, I just bought a Toyota Sienna and the dealer was selling me the rustproof plan. I then emailed Toyota Canada for a comment. The following is the original text from Toyota Canada:

RE: Is Car Rustproof necessary for new car?
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Each Toyota vehicle goes through an extensive rust inhibitor process, which starts with rust-resistant Excelite II steels coated with a zinc and iron alloy. These are used for both inner and outer body panels. The body is then fully dipped in a phosphate bath to make sure that even the most inaccessible areas resist rust. A special wax sealer is applied to the corners and crevices of the hood, doors, and trunk lid to help protect rust-prone areas. Finally, anti-ship paint is applied to the front edge of the hood, lower door panels, and rocker panels to help protect these areas from stone chips and other minor debris thrown from tires. The doors are also protected by lower door mouldings.

As Toyota Canada Inc. does not offer after market rust proofing, we cannot endorse its use. This does not mean that it will not be beneficial to your vehicle, it simply means that the decision is at your discretion.

Should the application of this product be the direct cause of a concern with your vehicle, Toyota would not be responsible. As you can certainly appreciate, the manufacturer's warranty will cover defects in material or workmanship and not difficulties arising from factors other than the manufacturing processes.

Thank you for taking the time to contact us and allowing us the opportunity to comment.

Sincerely,


Customer Interaction Centre
Toyota Canada Inc.