dap1 Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 I purchased a Certified Used Edge SEL AWD from a dealership last Saturday. Today I noticed some damage underneath the vehicle. Attached to the frame, behind both front tires is a thick welded metal piece that runs horizontally next to where the front tires attach to the frame. This piece looks fine and unused on the passenger side of the vehicle, but on the drivers side, it is bent upwards, has a major scrape and the piece is tearing off of the frame. I don't know what this piece is used for, or if it needs to be used at all. Can someone help identify it? Damaged Driver Side Wheel Damaged Driver Side Wheel Close Up Normal Passenger Side Wheel Normal Passenger Side Wheel Close Up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 almost looks like an engine mount. I suspect it is used in the factory to hold the frame while assembly? no matter what, I would go back and get that on record ASAP as that will continue to crack through over time and could split that rail as it moves up towards the top. NO DOUBT that needs welding up and addressed. no doubt! it would take a heck of a force to rip that mount open like a tin can like that. how is your alignment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dap1 Posted July 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 Thanks homie, Im def going to take it in and have them re-weld it. I was just not sure what exactly that piece of the frame was for. My alignment is fine, I do not think the frame itself is damaged. I will have them look at it nontheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary F Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Its attached to the engine cradle and may had been use as a lifting point at one time. Perhaps a floor jack may have been utilized to lift up the Lt front of the vehicle and it slipped off?. The gouge looks fresh, bare metal showing. Gary F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HackerF15E Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I don't know what that is, but I agree -- take it back and get it on the record that it was pre-existing before you purchased it. It could be a major issue down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09RedfireSEL Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Certified used and they missed THAT!? Who certified this thing? Some grease monkey on crack? Seriously, I would take the vehicle back and ask for my money back. Then I'd take my business to a different dealership. That is fricken unacceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igcitng Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I would make sure that you have actual paperwork calling it certified used. When I bought my used Blazer seven years ago the certified thing was sort of new and the dealership that I had bought many cars from and my family had bought cars from for over 20 years had the gall to tell me it was certified. When I had problems GM was quick to let me know it was not! Luckily I had bought the extended warranty. Whatever that is that you took a picture of should not look like that if it is supposed to be refurbished to new condition, which is what certified means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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