Wouldn't you rather have a Buick???????

Posted by raven2010 on 2012-05-27:

The car is ten years old. Any warranty by Buick is beyond expired. Did you per chance purchase an extended warranty? And if so, is rust covered? it usually isnt.

You live in a state with very harsh winters---I wonder if they salt used for the ice and snow is what has caused the rust.

Posted by FoDaddy19 on 2012-05-27:

After ten years in the northeast, your car is not under any warranty, as the typical rust-through warranty is for 7 years at most. It's going to be your obligation to handle the repair costs yourself. Fortunately a rusted out radiator support is usually an easy repair.

Posted by trmn8r on 2012-05-27:

As a fellow northeasterern I can vouch for the severe winter environment we have due to ice melt applications on the roads.

I have 1995 and 2005 vehicles, and I must admit I would be very upset if they were in the condition that you describe. Unfortunately, I think you are out of luck. I don't believe you are going to get compensation, but please stop back if you hear anything.

Posted by katherineann1818 on 2012-05-27:

I did have extended warranty to February of 2010. The Buick dealer was very concerned about the amount of rust damage on the my car. It can't be driven and would not take a hit in an accident. The car is rusted beyond repair so that option is out. Thanks for all the comments, I will let you know what they have to say.

Posted by BigAl on 2012-05-27:

Written in the owners manual of most cars is the proper way to wash them when living in climates that use road salt. Many people disregard this and pay the consequences.

Posted by Starlord on 2012-05-28:

My mom had a 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon, and the car had a serious cancer problem. She took it to Earl Schieb, and the guy who did the estimate told her that the body work to repair the rust would cost a fortune. Fortunately (of course), he did body work at his home, and he could give her a huge discount. When we got the car back, it was gorgeous, the yellow and white paint job looking like a new jewel. About two weeks later, she went out to go to work one morning, and it was raining like a cow peeing on a flat rock. She got in the car and when she shut the door, she heard this CLUNK. He had filled in the gaping holes with wadded newspaper and Bondo. When it got wet, the paper gave way. Mom learned her lesson the hard way.

Posted by Katherineann on 2012-08-03:

Buick said my car rusted out because I drove it on the Mass. Pike and I don't have a garage. I bought a new Toyota Corolla. Buick owners should check under car for rust horror show! Good Luck!