New-car buyers have invariably heard sales pitches for extended warranties and protection packages that have become the bread-and-butter of many dealerships. The most commonly recommended add-on is ...

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, ...

Protecting a new, used or classic car from rust and corrosion with a rust-proofing car underseal is something many owners will have considered. Rust and corrosion is a serious problem for cars of all ...

When the highways turn slippery in many parts of Canada, road crews add salt, sand and brine to help drivers get added traction. All the chemicals combined with road salt can create a corrosive ...

Mark had rust on his car, and wanted to know if he could put some kind of sacrificial metal onto his car to stop it from rusting. After all, this "sacrificial metal" trick works on boats and ships and ...

If you’ve lived through more than one Canadian winter, you already know what the road salt, slush, and sudden temperature ...

Not in California, perhaps. But here in Canada, where your car will be assaulted by gravel, ice and salt? You bet. Rust. It’s a four-letter word that can wreak havoc on a car—and your wallet. So ...

I just bought a new Toyota RAV4, and the salesperson tried to sell me rust-proofing (rust protection for the car). I thought that a new car already has this, so do I really need to do it again? - ...

New car dealers almost always offer it when they close a deal: third-party rust warranties, or products that purport to prevent rust. Richmond Hill, Ont., resident Margo Sullivan said she thought the ...

Corrosion has long been a concern for car owners, but modern vehicles seem to be rusting faster than before. While ...