Rust prevention is essential, as rust removal is both tedious and labor-intensive. Two common mitigation measures are rustproofing and undercoating. Rustproofing involves a professional applying ...

Winter is rough on cars in places where road crews lay down salt, brine, or sand at the first sign of freezing weather. Rust doesn’t show up overnight, but it can start forming long before you ever ...

Q I'm 70 years old and keep my cars for years. I just purchased a 2013 Toyota in October. I have heard a lot of pros and cons on getting the vehicle undercoated and rustproofed. I need a professional ...

In the halls of Chrysler, old-timers used to talk about a rust-proofing shop across the bridge in Canada. "Yeah, they use oil, which isn't allowed in the U.S.," they would say before highly ...

Rustproofing is a popular and important part of extending our vehicles’ lifespans. For all the advancement in materials, design, engineering, and build quality, today’s vehicles are still prone to ...

A mechanic working on a GMC Denali called attention to its precarious status on a lift, leading to a discussion about whether the undercoating on newer Chevrolets might be a factor. The discussion in ...

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Rustproofing your car or your truck is arguably the No. 1 thing to do to preserve it for many years, especially through winters. The experts at Ziebart have been around for more than 50 years, ...

Q: I recently purchased a new car, and the dealer offered undercoating, rustproofing, and a TST paint-protection service for $500. I declined, but are any of those services actually worthwhile? —Dan ...

Thinking about undercoating your car this winter? We break down the benefits, drawbacks, costs, and who actually needs the extra protection. Undercoating protects cars from rust by preventing moisture ...