Hello All,

I have a 1996 850 GLT wagon (with 250,000 miles), painted silver metallic. Recently a rust "bubble" developed on the wheel well directly above rear driver's side wheel. Of all the 850s I have seen, I have never noticed rust bubbles forming around the rear wheel wells. I wash the car once a week, and always spray water up into the rear wheel well to remove dirt, so it doesn't trap moisture. My car for the last 7 years has not been parked in a garage, but is outdoors all the time. I'll get the rust bubble fixed in the spring, but I have some questions..


1) What could have caused this rust bubble (it is only on the driver's side)?

2) If I get this rust bubble fixed, does that mean it will only come back again?

3) When getting this rust bubble fixed, is there anything in particular I should ask the auto body shop to do to increase the chances of this rust never returning again?

Thanks to all who respond. I hope this rust is not the beginning of the end of my 850 wagon.

Hugh