A mechanic vented about the extreme amount of rust around the body of a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse sitting in his shop, while also pointing out the main causes of the issue.
The case was shared by the owner of Tools 4 U, located in Pennsylvania (USA). According to him, the main cause of such damage is the method used by the city to melt ice and snow on roads during winter: salt.
While salt is a highly effective method for keeping roads clear after heavy snowfalls that hit the region during the colder months, the main consequence of this practice is the formation of rust and corrosion on vehicle bodies.
“It’s so bad that when it was hit in the rear, it just folded because there’s no structural integrity […] it’s rotted. I live in Pennsylvania, so we see some salt […] that they’re spraying on the roads, but this is crazy.”
The mechanic then filmed the bumper up close, showing that the damage went far beyond surface rust. The reinforcement bar of the component, which is normally a solid piece of steel designed to absorb impact, is visibly separating into layers.
In several areas, corrosion has completely eaten through the metal, leaving irregular holes and thin edges that look more like torn sheets than a structural component.
What is interesting to note is that, despite being a relatively new car, such damage is more commonly seen in vehicles that have been exposed to the elements for decades.
In the video’s comments, some users suggested there may have been a previous crash that contributed to the rust formation. The mechanic, however, disagreed. According to him, it was the rust itself that caused the corrosion of the vehicle’s bumper.
Photo and video: TikTok @tools.4.u0. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
@tools.4.u0 Ugh! Everything is so rusty already! That’s crazy. Such junk metal😖😖 #chevytraverse #saltlife #automotiveindustry ♬ 原创音乐 – s.santehnika
