Should I buy a truck with rusted frame?
If rust gets into a vehicle’s frame or body structure, it can become a safety issue for drivers. In fact, if a vehicle’s structure gets rusty enough, there could be a catastrophic failure even in routine daily driving. That doesn’t mean that a little rust makes a used car a bad idea.
How do I stop my truck frame from rusting?
How to Stop Rust on a Truck Frame
- First remove any loose rust with a wire brush or scraper.
- Use a water based cleaning product to clean the surface of any dust, oils or grease.
- Ensure the surface is dry to the touch.
Is the frame on my Toyota Tacoma rusted?
Tacoma Corrosion Toyota did not repair or replace my 90,000 mile truck with a rusted through frame! The Short Story: I purchased my Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, brand new, from Green’s Toyota in Lexington Kentucky.
How can I test my Toyota Tacoma for corrosion?
Basically, Toyota would test my truck by hammering on the frame with a ball peen hammer. If they could punch a hole in the frame, they’d buy it back at 150% of the Blue Book excellent value. If not, they’d spray some corrosion inhibitor on the frame and good luck!
What kind of warranty does Toyota Tacoma have?
At the top it said that there was a voluntary “warranty enhancement” program being offered by Toyota that would extend the frame coverage for fifteen years. Basically, Toyota would test my truck by hammering on the frame with a ball peen hammer. If they could punch a hole in the frame, they’d buy it back at 150% of the Blue Book excellent value.
Is there any way to repair a Toyota Tacoma?
There is no repair that would be cost effective. For all practical purposes, my Tacoma has stage IV car cancer and is not long for this world. Toyota has admitted that there was a manufacturing defect and the frames were not adequately treated to prevent corrosion.