Rust or age related wear and tear

New Zealand’s coastal climate and wet winters make vehicle rust a common cause of failed Warrant of Fitness (WOF) inspections and long-term structural deterioration. At Main Autocentre, our qualified panel beaters perform durable, compliant rust removal and metal fabrication—not temporary filler patch-ups.

Types of vehicle rust & corrosion we repair

• WOF structural rust failures: Rust in chassis rails, subframes, sills, floor pans, seatbelt anchorage zones, suspension mounts, and A/B/C pillars repaired to NZTA VIRM standards.
• Windscreen frame & roof channel rust: Removing glass where required, cutting out rusted metal around windscreen apertures and roof gutters, welding new steel, sealing, and colour-matched repainting.
• Surface corrosion, stone chips & age-related paint wear: Treating oxidised panels, clear-coat peeling, and early rust before it spreads into structural sections.
• Classic car & commercial van rust restoration: Custom panel fabrication and anti-corrosion cavity protection.

Estimates & warranty can be hard to ascertain from the outset in some cases so we will advise up front of estimated costs and continually update through the repair procedure.