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, ...

The once booming industrial region of Northeast and Midwest America, known as the Rust Belt, is also known for its ...

Rust does more than prematurely age your car. If left unattended, rust can spread and seriously damage your car. What causes your car to rust? In scientific terms, rust is iron oxide that forms when ...

Most pickup trucks are designed using a variant of the body-on-frame construction. This building method means the truck’s cab and bed are installed on top of a purpose-built frame, giving it the ...

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, ...

Is there a need to apply a special treatment to body panels after repairs to prevent them from rusting? Over the last four decades or so, several developments in body panel engineering have made a ...

At first glance, a used truck from the Midwest or Northeast can look like a steal. The paint shines, the engine sounds strong, the interior smells clean, and the price feels almost too good to be true ...

When I was growing up, I remember that my father had to have his cars treated with anti-rust. Why are we not encouraged to add rust-proofing to our cars these days? Corrosion or rust used to be a huge ...