Hi Everyone, I've been doing a lot of reading the last couple days about rustproofing and undercoating. A lot of what I've read is pretty mixed, but that's okay. I've read in a few places from Honda owners (here on FitFreak and on an Accord forum) that the warranty manual says aftermarket rustproofing is not necessary. Does anyone know where that is or is it an interpretation of the limited rust perforation warranty? We bought our Fit last week, and at the time we agreed and signed for the rustproofing and undercoating. Now we're having second thoughts. Neither have been applied to the car yet, I have to schedule an appointment for that - along with the other accessories we ordered. If we decide we don't want either treatment, can we get our money back? Thanks in advance for all your suggestions! I'm looking forward to learning about the Fit.

 

Holy cow! I worked up my courage (I am extremely mild mannered) and I called the dealer, and they took it off without any questions! I really thought they might give me a hard time because it was signed and on the "You owe us/We owe you" slip it says "No Refunds." I am so happy I chose them to buy my car from! We're still deciding about the 8yr/120K mi. extended warranty. But we've a little bit more time for that.

 

I guess it depends on what kind of snow/road salt you have in your area. Looking at my Fit's undercarriage, everything looks pretty good because of the rustproofing except the exhaust pipe, the only part that can't be rustproofed, is all corroded.

Depends also how long you plan on keeping the car.

 

i can tell you that my 09 is 5yrs old going on its 6th year this month, rarely washed, salt/snow belt state.


rusty yes on suspension bits mostly, but it's surface rust and fuctionally fine. if you wash your car frequently (undercarriage especially) you wont need any extra coating. no body rust.


my '12 has very minor surface rust on the same areas from 1.5yrs of ownership.

 

Extended warranty I would skip I posted this somewhere else:

Consumer Reports:

Is it worth buying an extended car warranty?

Consumer Reports News: July 11, 2013 06:08 PM






After dedicating an afternoon (or more) to test driving, negotiating, and completing a pile of paperwork for your shiny new car, the bubble-bursting finance manager gives a compelling pitch for an extended warranty. It is for your peace of mind, right? Well, not really.
The last-ditch effort to sell you a warranty, or various other unnecessary services, is the dealership's final assault on your checkbook before you tuck it securely away and drive off. Sure, the pitch is convincing: Should an expensive repair be necessary after the factory warranty ends, you'd be protected. No one wants a big, financial surprise, nor wishes to be stranded roadside. (Read: "Watch for these dealer sales pitches.")
But breathe deep and think this through. The sale of the warranty is a profit item, with the dealership serving as the middle man. The premise is that the customer will not need repairs in excess of the warranty cost, minus profit to the dealership and the warranty plan provider. Since extended service contract pricing is not regulated, dealers charge whatever the market will bear, and a 50-percent cut for sales commissions is not unusual. By contrast, our past research has shown that only 17 percent of your annual premium for auto insurance goes to commissions and other selling expenses. In other words, an extended warranty is usually not in the customer's interest.
Visit our new car buying guide for quick access to the latest advice, Ratings, road tests, and videos. If that isn't enough to dissuade you, hear me out. A few years ago, Consumer Reports proved the dubiousness of this pitch by surveying 8,000 owners of five- and six-year-old vehicles that had been covered by extended service plans. Sixty-five percent of those surveyed said they spent significantly more for the contract than they got back in repair-cost savings. Respondents said their extended warranty cost them $1,000 on average while providing an average benefit of $700. That means the average loss was $300. A big reason: 42 percent of extended warranties in our survey were never used, in most cases because the vehicle didn't need repairs or the standard manufacturer's warranty sufficed.
Another reason people were dissatisfied was because the repair was not covered. Clichés about reading the fine print are especially appropriate when talking about extended warranties. The brochure may present the service plan as "comprehensive," but the contract will likely have numerous limitations, such as requiring documented service at in-network shops and covering only certain parts, rather than whole systems.
Rather than invest in an extended warranty, we recommend buying the most reliable car that suits your needs, budget, and taste and taking good care of it. Sometimes, this can mean spending more upfront, but the reward is typically lower ownership costs and even better resale value. But, if you're heart is set on a model known to be unreliable, an extended warranty can provide some protection. Just approach with caution, negotiate the price, and be aware that if you roll the cost into your financing, you'll be paying interest on it for years to come.


Rustproofing if I was buying a Mazda my Dad had one that seem to rust pretty fast.