Mechanic missed on prebuy inspection?

[Bob L]

I purchased a '66 Mustang recently after having a local mechanic look at the car.

I specifically asked them several times about any rust problems that might be present on the car. I was told, "it has some rust in the usual places but nothing serious"

Well, after doing some work on the car I realized my floor pans are going to have to be replaced and it will cost me upwards of $1,300 at the body shop.

There are obvious fairly large holes in the floor pans due to rust.

Do I have any recourse against the mechanic that did the pre-purchase inspection....especially since I explicitly asked them about rust issues?

 

[rick j]

If you have that in writing if not your S O L
You didnt look your self?

 

[xxxwaffleboyxxx]

The mechanic was checking out its running condition and drivability not its body condition.