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Rusted Hood Latch

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  • s_b
    s_b Posts: 4,464 Forumite
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    i thought you meant washed under the bonnet
    dont ever point the pressure washer at the radiator because it can obliterate the vanes
    :)
  • No, I'm not that daft!

    No just the outside but I could see how water would have got in through the grill when doing the front and number plate. I'll make sure to avoid the grill next to the radiator from now on. Don't fancy getting another radiator (should never let OH near car assuming he know what he's doing!).
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  • Strider590
    Strider590 Posts: 11,874 Forumite
    So how well serviced is this vehicle? Is it serviced properly or just a basic service at MOT time assuming it has one?

    I've had 25 year old cars which have not had this problem but I've seen it plenty on cars not looked after.

    Some cars are just vulnerable to it.....
    Car designers just don't think beyond aesthetics sometimes, and a fancy looking grill might well redirect rain water straight into the bonnet catch.
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