Attention Coastal Buyers: Beware of Mahindra Vehicle Rust Issues

If you're considering buying a Mahindra vehicle and live by the coast, take this seriously: you might end up with serious rust problems.

In its first year at the coast, I discovered rust on my Mahindra KUV100. Mahindra covered these initial repairs under warranty. Two years further down the line and the rust had not only returned, but spread aggressively. The damage proved extensive, as discovered by a local panel beater who found rust under seats, behind fenders and brake lights, in door panels, in the spare wheel carriage and throughout the body. But, this situation is not unique to me—other local auto repair shops share these worries and some won't touch any Mahindra vehicle because of how severe and prevalent the rust can get.

So, until Mahindra steps up and fixes these widespread rust problems for good, it's safer to look at other options if you're buying a car for the coast.