Crack in boot?

[robby123]

Hello, and thanks for letting me join the forum.

I have just bought a Rapid 1.2 connect (14 plate). Some how when I checked it over I missed some cracking on a plate (looks like a recessed figure eight) in the left hand side of the boot. From under the car all looks original and ok. Not being a mechanic can someone please tell me if this is ok?

[Ootohere]

It is not metal though is it just a covering.  

 

I thought you had bought a car and found cocaine

[tkjeeves]

The different coloured patches are sound deadening material which prevents harmonic vibrations from road noise. I suspect the crack is because it was applied too thinly and it didn't want to stretch. The sound deadening material is not structural and shouldn't cause you too much problems.

[robby123]

Brilliant! Thanks for your help guys.

Rob

 

[spiz]

Just a crack in the sound deadening layer.

Nothing to worry about. Enjoy the drive!

[robby123]

That's reasuring, thank you. Got the Rapid to replace an ageing cmax. We wanted to go a little smaller and more economical but needed boot space. The Rapid was the only car I felt fitted the bill. Can't understand why you don't see more of them really?