After the purchase of any new car, an opportunity to rust proof arises. Should you do it, or is it just a waste of money? First, it's important to know what rust is. Rust is an example of corrosion.

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 ...

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 ...

The car frame is the main supporting framework to which all other parts of the car are connected. Because a car frame is made of metal, it can rust over time. The good news is that it can be repaired, ...

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 ...

Why is a 2024 Toyota Prius AWD getting only 42 MPG? A Wisconsin owner reports a major efficiency gap versus the 50 MPG rating. We investigate how highway speeds and rust proofing weight impact 5th Gen ...