feefeecat Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hi there would appreciate any help from anyone..... :) Recently had car vandalsed - scratches up the passenger side of car - and car is now at the bodyshop for repairs through the insurance. Guy from the repair centrre called me today to offer help with the rust around the petrol cap as an extra - obviously this is a well known problem with Ford KA's and I have been told before that this problem comes from underneath behind the petrol cap so any repair or preventative treatment needs to start there. When I said this to him he started to say something about a seal - but I dont know enough to comment. He has offered 2 prices - one at £100 plus vat and one at £150 plus vat to repair with a guarantee. Can anyone help or give any advice on thsi? I have never had a quote to repair this before so have nothing to compare it with. many many thanks Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 to be honest, those are pretty good prices either way for the job, depending on the extent of the rust its either a sand down, spray and treat, or a remove that area, weld in a patch and repair job. I would certainly be asking for more info on what he is doing for that, but it can stop you failing an MOT and also can add more value to the car if you come to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feefeecat Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hi James thanks for that it helps - yes I have a friend who knows more than me who will be calling them later to find out more about exactly what they will be doing for the repair for each price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hi welcome :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feefeecat Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hi Derek thank you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyCat Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Yes it seems there is a sponge around the filler neck behind the wing that absorbs moisture and starts to rust. As you say a well known problem. Also check the sills and floorpan and bulkhead as these can also rot from the inside out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feefeecat Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Hey thanks for all replies - have decided to go ahead with the more expensive guaranteed option - this will be including treating the rust instead of just painting it and also has a 3 year guarantee also they reduced the price to £150 inclusive of VAT instead of 150 plus VAT so I am well happy and looking forward to seeing my beloved Sportka back to me looking gorgeous!!!!! Thanks again Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Excellent result! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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