I noticed a few days ago that the driver side engine underpanel was badly damaged. I got the car in April, and know that it is nothing I did. I have only had one other person drive the car, and I was with them when they did. The car has no prior wrecks or damage according to Carfax.
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It could have been the previous owner, or someone test driving the car, I have no idea. All I do know is that the car was sold to me like this, and I failed to notice it (so I take some of the blame). I'm not sure what the dealer could do, or if I could even prove to them it wasn't me. Are any rust experts in here able to tell me if that amount of rust can occur in around 85 days? (since I purchased it)
Is the metal piece part of the chassis, or could it be replaced? Since the metal is bent outward rather than inward, I am really confused as to what could have done this in the first place.