Rust-proofing is an important step in the process of maintaining a modern vehicle. Coating a brand-new vehicle with a potent chemical formula may seem like an optional task at first, but the damaging ...

Winter weather can undoubtedly take a toll on your car, but here’s the kicker: Some of the safeguards meant to protect drivers from the elements actually pose one of the biggest threats to a vehicle — ...

Multiple snowstorms have hit Delaware this winter and another could cause issues this weekend. With all the cold temperatures, ice, snow and salt, your car has taken quite a beating. It needs a little ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, hears from a reader trying to protect an older car from rusting out. The Car Doctor hears from a reader trying to protect an older car from rusting out. AP Photo ...

Rotting metal doesn’t invoke thoughts of long-term reliability and dependability. But if you’ve found your dream car online, albeit with a few rust spots, should you really turn your back on it? Rust ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Home mechanics and car rebuilders far and wide often find themselves face to face with issues of rust — you can spend time employing all sorts ...

Rust is never a good thing on a car. Though many simply see rust as a cosmetic issue or an eyesore, the problems go much deeper. Swedish insurance company Folksam and the homeowner organization ...

I recently purchased a certified used 2015 Toyota Corolla. The dealer recommended that I purchase rustproofing. He said extra rust protection is no longer done by manufacturers, since cars are sold in ...

Chips in your car’s paint aren’t just an eyesore. They can also expose your car’s metal to further corrosion. You may not be able to make your car’s finish look showroom fresh, but with a reasonable ...

Waxing makes a beautiful car look even better. That gorgeous, glossy appearance will turn heads wherever you go, and the wax can protect your car's paint from UV rays, bird droppings, minor scratches ...

Q. We live near the water. I had to junk my 2007 Buick because of undercarriage rust. I had it for nine years, but things got worse when we moved near the water. Now I have a 2015 Buick with 75,000 ...