Rust is the bane of any vehicle owner’s existence, often creeping up unnoticed and turning a car from a sleek machine into a splotchy eyesore. Rust forms when iron, oxygen, and water combine, a ...

Editor Glad admits it freely. Our '64 El Camino shop truck is a beater. His prepurchase criterion of having a rust-free cab was validated. There is no rust around the windshield, back glass, and cowl, ...

You say your car has some light surface rust and you’d like to remove it? You’ve come to the right place. The Drive’s crack How-To department is here to help get that corrosion dealt with and your car ...

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One of the most dreaded problems for anyone restoring a classic car, no matter what year or make, is rust. And one of the most common places that metal "cancer" strikes is in the trunk. If you're ...

Q: I got sideswiped and was told by the insurance company that they had to total the car because it would cost more to fix than what the car was worth. I decided to keep the car since it was in fairly ...

After winter storms, road salt lingers under cars, causing rust and expensive repairs. Experts urge timely washes to prevent ...

Chips in your car’s paint aren’t just an eyesore. They can also expose your car’s metal to further corrosion. You may not be able to make your car’s finish look showroom fresh, but with a reasonable ...

It's a really good idea to buy a parts car with major projects that you undertake. The trouble shows itself when your project vehicle turns out to be not much more than a parts car itself—rust, ...

Q: I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota that has frame rust and rot that needs repair. Where do I start? A: Depending on the rust, you may be able to buy a prefabricated cap to go over and reinforce the rusted ...