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 ...

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, ...

It might not seem like underbody coating would matter much for your car. But there are quite a few pros and cons that come ...

As many as 225,000 steel frames under Toyota Tacoma and Tundra pickups and Sequoia SUVs may need to be replaced, says a lawyer who helped settle a class-action lawsuit against Toyota over the frames' ...

Unless you're the somewhat lucky owner of an aluminium-bodied car and despite the evolution of modern anti-corrosion techniques by vehicle manufacturers, rust is still one of the sworn archenemies of ...

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 ...

16:08, Wed, Mar 20, 2024 Updated: 16:10, Wed, Mar 20, 2024 A used car dealership owner has shared an insider shopping tip to help you avoid higher repair costs after purchasing. The auto boss, Kenny ...

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, ...

There are some things you can be sure of: death, taxes, Internet trolls, and winter road salt eating your vehicle. However, it’s not just road salt that causes automotive cancer. Vehicles subjected to ...

Thinking about undercoating your car this winter? We break down the benefits, drawbacks, costs, and who actually needs the extra protection. Undercoating protects cars from rust by preventing moisture ...