Winter weather can undoubtedly take a toll on your car, but here’s the kicker: Some of the safeguards meant to protect drivers from the elements actually pose one of the biggest threats to a vehicle — ...

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 ...

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, ...

Rust is never a good thing on a car. Though many simply see rust as a cosmetic issue or an eyesore, the problems go much deeper. Swedish insurance company Folksam and the homeowner organization ...

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 ...

Shopping for a used car this spring? We have a cautionary tale. Jim Williamson's 2005 Hyundai Sonata appears to be in great condition at first. But what lies beneath is another story. The subframe, ...