Steel is almost the perfect material to build a car with. Inexpensive, strong without being brittle, and a modulus of elasticity that allows it to take a beating without permanently changing shape, ...

Rust is the bane of any vehicle owner’s existence, often creeping up unnoticed and turning a car from a sleek machine into a ...

Rust does more than prematurely age your car. If left unattended, rust can spread and seriously damage your car. What causes your car to rust? In scientific terms, rust is iron oxide that forms when ...

With India's monsoon season delivering humidity and winter bringing moisture and de-icing chemicals that accelerate corrosion, anti-rust coatings are becoming a must-have for keeping cars alive longer ...

Dealership rust protection costs $300-800 but worsens corrosion problems, while modern cars already have superior factory protection systems.

Many diesel owners treat their truck like it doesn’t have feelings. They have high expectations for their trusty steel horse, but the fact is, it needs tender care, too—if it is to last. Unless your ...

Rust is a scary word as most people think it signals the death of their car but, with basic tools and a little time, you can stop your car rotting away. This isn’t just for full-blown restoration work ...

Rust. It’s the four-letter word that has sunk more secondhand car transactions (and broken more post-purchase inspection hearts) than any other. It’s the cancer that eats away at the very skeleton of ...

Hello Paul, during my last service, the mechanic said my undercarriage was developing rust. Is rust under the car something to worry about, or is it just cosmetic? Can it affect the safety or lifespan ...