Common Bodywork and Rust
Rear wheel arch corrosion
Symptoms
Bubbling and perforation of the rear wheel arches, both inner and outer skins.
Cause
Stone chips, trapped mud, blocked drainage. The arch lips trap moisture.
Fix
Cut and replace.
Repair panels are available.
Budget $1,000-3,000 AUD per side.
Cost mentioned in fix
Budget $1,000-3,000
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