That is always the big question on vehicles. Is it worth it to repair it? Normally I tell people that if the car is paid for, has a good body with no rot and hasn't been a money pit, that it's usually cheaper than payments. Then again I have a 2014 Journey that I've rebuilt the suspension, all new brakes, new engine and transmission in the past 2 years. That has 147K on it. It will be getting some body repair as well, but it's a spare vehicle at the moment.
The ultimate decision will be yours though. If it's running OK then the tape might do the trick for a while. It is possible to get decorative with it as well. Like the rust is at the bottom of the door, run a strip from the front fender to the rear quarter like a racing stripe. Then do the same on the other. Another option would be to install some of the stick on trim they sell for vehicles. Use something like the 3 inch black and just run that along the fenders and doors to go over the rust, the stuff is available at many parts stores and is usually about 30 dollars or so for a 30 ish foot roll.
Jul 28, 2026 at 3:24 AM