Hi Glynn
When working around garages for some time don't you get to see some shoddy tricks operated by sections of the motor trade?
One instance was a brand new MG Midget which had obviously been parked in a field for some considerable time. The Pre-delivery mechanic drew the attention of the sales manager to the condition of the underside of the vehicle which were heavily corroded especially the break pipes.
"Never mind" he said "spray it with underseal" this was duly done.
The underseal treatment was a topical 'protective' corrosion treatment at the time which earned a considerable amount of extra revenue for the garage...it also sealed 'in' corrosion which didn't actually do it much good.... it was designed to keep the corrosion out!
I could tell you tales so much so that you would never want buy a vehicle again
Derek
