Coastal rust check for Mombasa and imported SUVs

Risk

Salt air accelerates rear hatch, subframe, and brake line corrosion on SUVs shipped through Mombasa.

Inspect

• Lift car safely and photograph subframe.
• Open boot carpet and check spare well.
• Brake line surface rust vs structural rust.

Models

Harrier hatch, CX-5 tailgate, Prado rear door are common rust points.

Buy informed

Combine inspection with live listings from dealers who disclose origin.