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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...