Some cars seem to dissolve into brown flakes while others stay solid for decades. I want to unpack why that happens, because rust is not just ugly, it quietly destroys structure and value. By tracing ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, hears from a reader trying to protect an older car from rusting out. The Car Doctor hears from a reader trying to protect an older car from rusting out. AP Photo ...

A car can expire from rust. Although newer models withstand rust far better than older ones, no car is totally immune. Driving a car in a humid environment makes it even more vulnerable. Additionally, ...

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 ...

CR advises on what products and services to buy in a car dealership's finance office, looking at extended warranties, VIN etching, rustproofing, more.