Hey Everyone

[kdr315]

I am new to this thread, I just recently bought a Chevy Aveo 2005, and from the outside not to shabby, but I did notice under the hood that the strut mounts were rusted. Well, not to be a party pooper but does anyone know if this problem can be over looked during vehicle inspections????

[xintersecty]

honestly that should not be an issue. In NC that would have not been an issue and SC, they just don't give a damn since everybody drives a beat up pickup truck used in Deliverance.

[Daox]

Welcome to the site.

How bad is the rust? Do you have any pictures? That would really help.

[kdr315]

Yes, Here They Are.

[xintersecty]

Jack the car up and look up in the wheel well. Check and see if you have rust on that side too. On the top I would take a wire wheel and knock that crap off and paint with a car/anti rust primer. Make sure it's not going through to the outside of the car. Here is an article on rust: How to Fight Rust (and Win!) - Popular Mechanics

You can also take an ice pick and get a feel is has bubble and broken through the integrity of the car by press into the metal there. Yeah I was a little flippant in my my remark above but this would worry me.

[NYChevoo]

welcome to the forum! I definitely would explore that rust issue and address it soon.