More rusty parts on new 107

[geriatric]

Thanks for the response on previous posting re rust.
I took the wheels and hubs off on one side to check the situation and gave a preliminary derust.
With the rust between the wheels and the hubs the bolts were very tight and certainly the wrench provided would have been useless in the event of a puncture.
The disc surface looked to be OK and also the rear brake shoes but I find it difficult to understand how the rust between wheels and hubs can build up and also how the rust can develop on the wheel bolts. I have not been able to find out the month of manufacture but the two headlight units have an October 2009 sticker.
1.Could the cars be manufactured, left lying and then finished off later?
2. Is it possible wheel bearings and other non visible parts are affected?
3.Would the very tight bolts have caused damage to the wheels?

It is very disappointing that new cars are handed over in a condition which cause anxiety to the purchaser.
I live in Portugal and the dealer Motorsa do not reply to my emails so I have taken the matter up with Peugeot who have stated that they will inspect the car and agree what work is necessary. As consumer legislation is now European is there any other action that I can take?
Further photos at hider.com.sapo.pt/index%20new%20107%20%20%20rust.htm

[Piston Broke]

1) normally they're made to order, and arrive with the punter about 10 days from order. The dealer is then given a build number, and is able to track the car through production, and across Europe as it is delivered and give you daily updates.

However, certain special edition models were batch made, then left in a field until they were all sold. it is also possible that this individual car was ordered then not sold, sat in stock, then later sold to you.

That said, the date codes on your headlamps would indicate that it's not that old, so I think It's probably had a salty seat crossing (they get shipped to southern France, then by rail to Northern France for West European distribution).


2) No.

3) No. This is normal too, but you can not make a judgement by feel - you need a torque wrench to determine this. The standard brace is made from the finest cheese and it is not unknown for them to bend in use. A £5.99 cross brace from Halfords is a sensible addition to any cars boot, and especially so here.

4) There is no action you can take. This is entirely normal. The items are not given cosmetic coatings, as they are not cosmetic items. The corrosion is expected and in no way whatsoever affects the function, integrity or longevity of the components (with one minor cavaet - 107s front discs are prone to rust and on low mileage cars can be corroded to uselessness before the 1st MOT).

These items are functioning exactly as intended, have no cosmetic vlue whatsoever, and are therefore "fit for purpose". You'll struggle to prove that one, especially as virtually any other 107 you produce for comparisons sake is likely to be the same if it's more than a few months old. If they fit new parts, within a few montha it will look exactly as it does now. Unpainted steel will rust upon exposure to oxygen and water, and that's that.

Stop worrying. Take it from me, a 2 x 107 owner, and Frank, a pug Tech, it is normal. It is nothing whatsoever to worry about. you will get nowhere pursuing it (except hospital with high blood pressure) because there is nothing wrong with it.

Your car is fine - go enjoy it.

[geriatric]

Many thanks again. You are so right . Life is too short especially at my great age.
The car looks great and is totally rattle free. Doors close with a clunk and the handling is really good. The 2Tronic box which seems to get some adverse criticism is I think better than the Toyota MMT that I had previously . I like it and will start to enjoy it!