Pete got an oil change today and since the whole flex disk disaster I took the opportunity to poke around the underside of the car.

Under the car, on the driver's side, close to the edge, right next to some triangular things held on with bolts, some rust has eaten through the metal whatever part that is. It is this black gummy stuff that I suppose is undercoating of some sort.

Given these circumstances, what should one do? Is the structural integrity compromised? is this a job for a welder? any opinions are appreciated. thanks

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Jennifer
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