Should I continue the annual rustproofing treatment on my 2019 Hyundai Accent?

I own a 2019 Hyundai Accent that I have rustproofed every year since I bought it.

Do I still have to do it every year?

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Hello Frédéric,

In fact, it's a good idea to treat your car every year, especially if you've been doing it since you bought it, and you're spending around a hundred dollars. A derisory sum compared to the cost of repairing a body.

However, it's important to clean your vehicle's underbody thoroughly before treatment and, ideally, to do it while the outside temperature is still mild. In warmer weather, the oil adheres better to the metal and does its job more effectively.

Let me also remind you that the value of a car like yours on the used market remains very high. Between $13,000 and $17,000, while such a model was sold before taxes for around $18,000 when new five years ago.

That's how low the depreciation on these models is, which can be explained by the complete disappearance of this type of car from our market. All the more reason to make sure your car is well protected, given that its value will be maintained more easily if it's in good, rust-free condition.