Is rust protection worth it on new car

Asked by GuruB4873 Dec 03, 2018 at 07:26 AM about the Toyota RAV4

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Purchasing Rav 4 2018. Is rust protection worth getting

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If you plan to keep it a long time and want to protect it's trade value, rust protection would be a good idea. Especially if you live in a "rusty state" like PA, OH, and NY. But some people think it's a dealer gimmick so have it done somewhere else. I know "Fluid Film" oil works well here in PA.

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