Rust is a scary word as most people think it signals the death of their car but, with basic tools and a little time, you can stop your car rotting away. This isn’t just for full-blown restoration work ...

First, find the car manufacturer’s paint code. Buy automotive touch-up paint in pints and quarts to use in a spray gun, aerosol cans or roller ball applicators. Pro tip: Even if you know how to use a ...

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 ...

Most serious restoration projects start with the body. If you are as lucky as we are, that body is a relatively solid and rust-free example of Mopar's best. Our 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T is a project ...

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 ...

New York has had its fair share of intense winter weather this season, and our cars may be paying the price for it. Salt and other de-icing solutions are great for keeping our roads safe, but the ...

Tackling severe rust and removing underseal on a project car turns into a challenging and frustrating experience. The process ...

19:50, Thu, Nov 16, 2023 Updated: 20:28, Thu, Nov 16, 2023 Car rust can quickly spread and compromise a vehicle’s structural integrity, but a team of auto experts has outlined five strategies to ...

A bubble of rust just above the windscreen on Ian Byers’ Kia Proceed sent him straight back to his dealer, SG Petch Kia in York. The car was under a year old, so it would surely be repaired under ...