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Old Jun 2, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Rust on trunk? WTF?

hello everyone...

found some rust on my trunk - btn where the wing and trunk are connected - is this covered under '05 warranty?! can't believe this!!!
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 06:39 AM
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has anyone sought bodywork flaws like mine and gotten it covered/ not covered?
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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I just pulled my wing off a week ago... I have one spot as big as a quarter one one side and two very small spots on the other side. Needless to say I'm not very happy... I have an 03.

It's worth a shot trying to get it covered....
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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http://www.mitsubishicars.com/owners/warranties.html

The Anti-Corrosion/Perforation warranty is for 7 years/100,000 miles. I
would hope to f'n jebus that they would fix rust on a 1 year old car.
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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I had some, and the body shop manager made up some excuse, and i got denied.
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Yea right Mitsu is gonna tell you that you have had it out in the rain or even worse washed it. Therefor we cannot honor the rust protection warranty.
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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They won't cover it, the warranty covers rust through not surface rust.
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SR20DE-T
They won't cover it, the warranty covers rust through not surface rust.
hey

i'm going to see if this is the case on monday or so...sucks if this is true...
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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yeah had my car for little more than 6 months told them about my rust issue and they said they rust has to go thru the trunk b4 they warranty nething.
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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I have the same exact problem on my 03. When I took the car to the dealer by my house they asked me if I had ever taken the wing off. I said NO, which I haven't. They are going to fix it free of charge! It all depends on what dealership you go to.
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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I would try a few different dealerships if one won't do it, I don't know why they would not cover that!
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Old Jun 3, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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I have two spots on my trunk that are rusting. I took it to the local dealership and at first they said no but then after stating that I work at a car dealership they were all buddy buddy with me and I'm taking it in next week to get it fixed... just shows how Mitsu treats their customers
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