A mechanic vented about the absurd amount of rust around the body of a Chevrolet Traverse 2020 who is standing in his workshop, at the same time pointing out the main causes of the problem.
The case was shared by the owner of the Tools 4 Ulocated in Pennsylvania (USA). According to him, the main cause of such damage is the method used by the city to melt ice and snow from roads during the winter season: salt.
While salt is a very effective method for leaving roads clear after the heavy snowfalls that hit the region in 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 up because there’s no structural integrity, […] rotted. I live in Pennsylvania so we see a little salt […] that they are spraying on the roads, but this is crazy.”
The mechanic then captured the bumper up close, showing that the damage went far beyond surface rust. The part’s reinforcing bar, which is normally a solid piece of steel designed to absorb impact, is visibly separating into layers.
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In several spots, corrosion has completely eaten away at the metal, leaving jagged holes and thin edges that look more like torn sheet metal than a structural component.
What’s interesting to note is that despite being a relatively new car, such damage is most often seen on vehicles that have been exposed to the elements for decades.
In the comments on the video, some internet users suggested that there must have been a previous crash that facilitated the formation of rust. The mechanic, however, disagreed. According to him, it was the rust itself that caused the vehicle’s bumper to corrode.
@tools.4.u0 Ugh! Everything is so rusty already! That’s crazy. Such junk metal😖😖 #chevytraverse #saltlife #automotiveindustry ♬ Original music – s.santehnika
Photo and video: TikTok @tools.4.u0. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
