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Page | 13 <br /> <br />Other Rust / Replacement Issues <br />As mentioned earlier, we are running in to rust issues on our older police and fire SUV’s, primarily on the <br />tailgate (bottom lip & around keyhole) and on the bottom lip of the rear doors. We have gotten quotes from a <br />couple of body shops on two different possible solutions. The cheaper solution is to try to repair the rusted <br />portions and repaint the panel, but they are unable to give any warranty at all on the rust coming back. It’s <br />possible that a year from now the rust will come right back. The other solution is to replace the whole panel <br />(tailgate, door, etc) and repaint it. This solution would solve our rust issue but it is quite expensive. <br /> <br /> <br />This was a quote from last year for repairing the rust on the left front door (no warranty) and replacing the <br />right rear door and hatch with all new panels on #388. I have a tough time spending $4,000 on rust repairs on <br />a vehicle that is worth maybe $9,000. On the other hand, I don’t like the idea of paying money for a repair <br />that might only last a short period of time. I think that we need to develop a plan on what we are going to do