Mark Hetts, aka Mr. HandyPerson, is on vacation this week. This column ran previously in April 2004. Q:I live in South Florida and have a workshop in the garage. My tools are neatly displayed on racks ...

Rust isn’t just “bad luck”—it’s chemistry plus design, climate, and maintenance. These seven reasons explain why some cars ...

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 ...

With temperatures finally falling, it’s clear that winter is on its way. With it comes snow, and in many places, that means road salt to follow. Salt, moisture, and the air around us are the key ...

Your car hates winter. Not because of the cold, the snow, the traffic or the constant digging and shoveling; that’s why you hate winter. No, your car hates winter because of all that damn road salt ...

Winter is coming, so it is important to make sure that you are maintaining your vehicle ahead of the snow and ice. Local vehicle maintenance expert Kevin Brown of Ken Smith Autobody said that, ...

Today’s vehicles are far more rust resistant than the vehicles of 30 years ago, and many manufacturers offer lengthy corrosion warranties. But while it’s not as commonly needed as it once was, rust ...

Our readers already consider Rhino Linings and similar spray-on bed liners to be one of the best car accessories. Such products have become popular for many applications beyond the bed as well. I once ...

MOTORISTS can eliminate rust before it even arrives with these four simple steps. Every car is prone to rust build-up eventually, but the RAC says the "dreaded erosion" can be prevented. Rust can rear ...

Rust can do some major damage to your ride, and in turn, to your wallet. However, it’s pretty easy to prevent and even remove when it does occur as long as you catch it early, and that’s where our ...