Q: I live in Southern New England and, in the past, I have had problems with undercarriage rust ruining brakes, mufflers and even the frame of the car. I get the same story: Drive it more, keep it ...

Some cars seem to dissolve into brown flakes while others stay solid for decades. I want to unpack why that happens, because rust is not just ugly, it quietly destroys structure and value. By tracing ...

Taking good care of your car can become increasingly difficult, depending on where you live. The most prominent example is that some areas are more likely to cause your car to rust than others. The ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many of us, a car's undercarriage is subject to the old adage: "Out of sight, out of mind." Unfortunately, leaving the undercarriage ...

As winter approaches, more corrosive materials may kick up onto your car's body surface. Over time, the salt and chemicals erode away at your car's paint, wheel wells, fender and more. Matt's ...

Unscrupulous auto dealers trying to aggressively push rustproofing is generally thought of to be a scam nowadays. Even the folks at Consumer Reports recommend skipping it. Well, I'm not going to ...

Like all machines, cars require regular maintenance to keep working. Oil and other fluids get dirty and degrade over time. Tires, wiper blades, brake pads, and other high-wear parts require ...

With India's monsoon season delivering humidity and winter bringing moisture and de-icing chemicals that accelerate corrosion, anti-rust coatings are becoming a must-have for keeping cars alive longer ...