Hello, my son has a 2015 citigo montecarlo and has bought some mudflaps to fit to it.  On closer inspection it looks like some holes need to be created in order to attach them.  My issue when looking at his car is that there are no wheel liners on the rear so not sure whether they can be fitted or not or do they attach to the inner part of the rear bumper?

 

I also noted whilst searching that having no liners can cause problems with rust on the inside and this is often seen via the fuel filler cap area having some bubbling of the paint work?  I have looked at his car and he has exactly that.  The car came with a 2 year warranty from Bristol Street Motors so hopefully it can be looked at by them?

 

Any advice would be welcome as he’s a new driver and it’s his first car and I want to make sure it is safe and right for him.

Yes, indeed, more recent models got fitted with wheel arch liners in the factory - they must have identified the rust problem. I think they can be retrofitted and are good idea.
 

It is not clear exactly what mudflaps your son has, but generally they will need holes drilled, which I for one would not do (more rust opportunities)... In any case, they serve no useful purpose - at least as far as I can tell, as the rear of my car stays quite clean for a small, square hatchback, and I see no significant spray behind me.

 

I'd sell the mudflaps on FaceBook market place, (great for local buyers) or possibly on eBay, and buy the wheel arch liners instead....

Edited 27 February, 20215 yr by freemansteve