Rust on Rear panel and warranty claim

[JLD]

Hi,

I have owned my 12 plate Lexus GS250  for 2 years now and it has done 40k.

I have noticed some rust starting to form in between the bumper and rear wing.

Is this something i can expect from a Lexus , which is just over 5 years old?

I bought the car from Lexus Chester and am still waiting for a reply from them but thought id post on here to get some opinions.

I have included pictures as best as i can.

 

Many Thanks

 

 

[IanA2]

My GS430 is MY2000 and about 150K,  there is no rust.

[olliesgrandad]

I might be wrong, but that panel looks like it may have been repainted at some point in the cars life. One way of working that out is to use a 'paint detective' or similar device on the car to check paint depth

[IanA2]

That crossed my mind too....

[royoftherovers]

1 hour ago, IanA2 said:

That crossed my mind too....

It was the first thing that crossed my mind too. It is not something that one would expect from a Lexus GS.

Try to speak to the previous owner as Lexus Chester probably/ possibly// gave you an undertaking  in writing that the vehicle had not been involved in any kind of accident?

Look at your paperwork relating to the purchase.

[ColinBarber]

1 hour ago, royoftherovers said:

gave you an undertaking  in writing that the vehicle had not been involved in any kind of accident?

I think that would only be for a major accident.

[royoftherovers]

24 minutes ago, ColinBarber said:

I think that would only be for a major accident.

Thanks Colin, you may be correct,but it would not stop me from asking.

[steve2006]

Previous poorly repaired accident damage springs to mind looking at the pictures, is the other side OK?

[rayaans]

Im not liking the look of that paint - too much orange peel for my liking and possibly a repair

The bumper is plastic, so I wouldnt expect rust from there which would suggest its coming from the rear wings.

Any pictures of the full rear end?

Should be replaced under warranty of course. 

The thing is, if its a used car - they won't know if its been in an accident or something unless its been taken through insurance - usually they HPI the vehicle to make sure and you should have a copy of this.

[Jamesf1]

checked my 13 plate GS this morning, no rust at all...