Hello All,

I hope this thread belongs here, I couldn't find one already on this topic...
I am new to the forum and wanted some (or all) of your opinions. I recently purchased a 2016 Mazda CX-5 GT used (53k) from a Mazda dealer (it was a lease return) and was told by the dealer that there should be no rust because of how new it was (2016). I took his word for it, its a reliable dealership and purchased the car. Now at home I am crawling all around it and and finding quite a bit of rust that I didn't think possible! I wanted to get this vehicle rust checked ($150 compared to the dealer undercoating of $699) and am now worried that the damage is done and there is no point. To me it looks like surface rust however there looks to be too much for me to repair myself (I am pretty handy when it comes to engines and construction stuff) and I am wondering if anyone else is having or had this issue. I know some of you will say that it is my fault for not looking harder at the dealership but the damage is done, what can I do now? If anything I hope it prompts you to look under your car every once in a while! Thanks!

PS I live in Upstate NY (Syracuse area)

-Ross

Below: Images I took of the car

 

Looks like its spent time either on the beach or salted roads. I would be seeking a refund due to the salesperson lying about rust.