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 ...

New-car buyers have invariably heard sales pitches for extended warranties and protection packages that have become the bread-and-butter of many dealerships. The most commonly recommended add-on is ...

I just bought a new Toyota RAV4, and the salesperson tried to sell me rust-proofing (rust protection for the car). I thought that a new car already has this, so do I really need to do it again? - ...

It’s virtually inevitable: over the course of months and years, rust will begin to form on your car, truck, or crossover. Left unchecked, it’ll spread, expand, and eventually ruin its finish, ...

Not in California, perhaps. But here in Canada, where your car will be assaulted by gravel, ice and salt? You bet. Rust. It’s a four-letter word that can wreak havoc on a car—and your wallet. So ...

Corrosion has long been a concern for car owners, but modern vehicles seem to be rusting faster than before. While technological advancements have improved many aspects of automotive manufacturing, ...

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 ...

Winter roads can destroy a car faster than most drivers expect. Here’s how to tell whether undercoating is actually worth the ...

Although the days of cars needing rust repairs before their first MoT are thankfully over, corrosion is still a problem that can affect any vehicle. Moisture will inevitably find its way into ...

New car dealers almost always offer it when they close a deal: third-party rust warranties, or products that purport to prevent rust. Richmond Hill, Ont., resident Margo Sullivan said she thought the ...

Rustproofing is a popular and important part of extending our vehicles’ lifespans. For all the advancement in materials, design, engineering, and build quality, today’s vehicles are still prone to ...