Rust isn’t just “bad luck”—it’s chemistry plus design, climate, and maintenance. These seven reasons explain why some cars ...

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, ...

Typically when we go out hunting for a project car, we look for ones with a minimal amount of corrosion-but not this time. We actually sought out the rustiest, crustiest, most-weathered muscle car we ...

Tesla's Cybertruck, known for its stainless steel body, faces criticism over rust spots reported by owners. The use of stainless steel in vehicles does not guarantee immunity to rust, as demonstrated ...

Working on a rusty car sucks for a lot of reasons. You’re often battling with crusty parts that, in severe cases, break away in your hands and leave you with more work than you anticipated. The worst ...

Imagine leaving your shiny metal bicycle outside in the rain. As water pools on its surfaces, oxygen from the air lingers nearby, and together they begin to quietly attack the metal. The iron in the ...

WD-40 isn't just for squeaks. In winter conditions, it can help protect certain car parts, but only if you know how to use it ...

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 ...