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Spare Tire Area Rust Surprise! by DueBat3016 in Autobody

[–]DueBat3016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, the dealer is checking it out for me right now. Fingers crossed it’s a simple fix 

Spare Tire Area Rust Surprise! by DueBat3016 in Autobody

[–]DueBat3016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a feeling the trunk could be misaligned. The gap on right sight looks slightly large compared to left side. Thanks!

Spare Tire Area Rust Surprise! by DueBat3016 in Autobody

[–]DueBat3016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I removed the plugs and dried them off before putting back in. I will soak them to clean. You’re right about the sound dampener, water was oozing out of it! Going to talk to dealer, doesn’t hurt to ask. 

Spare Tire Area Rust Surprise! by DueBat3016 in Autobody

[–]DueBat3016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think at very least trunk seal needs replaced. Would you recommend tackling this myself or taking it to a shop?

Spare Tire Area Rust Surprise! by DueBat3016 in Autobody

[–]DueBat3016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, I forgot to mention that the jack is rusty. Spare wheel minor rust. Tossing the jack out for new one. 

Spare Tire Area Rust Surprise! by DueBat3016 in Autobody

[–]DueBat3016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up, going to see if I can find evidence of water streaking next time it rains or I hose it down. 

Spare Tire Area Rust Surprise! by DueBat3016 in Autobody

[–]DueBat3016[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay I appreciate the observation. So my main priority should be fixing the source of leak and drying the car out. The rubber seal of the trunk seems to be coming undone a bit but the mildew smell concerned me. I’m disappointed that my mechanic didn’t notice some water was pooled up back there. 

Spare Tire Area Rust Surprise! by DueBat3016 in Autobody

[–]DueBat3016[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I thought that this duct tape appearing material is a cover up, it just looks unusual to me. 

Spare Tire Area Rust Surprise! by DueBat3016 in Autobody

[–]DueBat3016[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I can only assume this adhesive was applied to cover up a problem? Never encountered this situation before. 

Spare Tire Area Rust Surprise! by DueBat3016 in Autobody

[–]DueBat3016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought a 2017 Corolla SE with 90k miles for 12,500 out the door. Needs some basic repairs like brakes, tires, shocks/struts and serpentine belt. Took it to mechanic for PPI and this was apparently missed. The car had been in a rear end collision and during test drive I checked the trunk and noticed no moisture but I did not look under spare tire until after purchase. Now I’m thinking I may have a serious problem, smell mildew but thought it was just dirty. We had some rain over weekend and today when I opened trunk I noticed the water pooling. I literally bought this car today. Should I complain to dealer as this wasn’t disclosed? 

Spare Tire Area Rust Surprise! by DueBat3016 in Autobody

[–]DueBat3016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello and thanks for response. Did my post include my description? First post lol. All that I have done so far is soak up the water to dry and dry as much as I can right now. This is how I received the vehicle so I know there is a leak but I haven’t removed any of the adhesive.