Rust is the bane of any vehicle owner’s existence, often creeping up unnoticed and turning a car from a sleek machine into a ...

Lloyd Alter is Design Editor for Treehugger and teaches Sustainable Design at Ryerson University in Toronto. My 2000 Subaru is full of holes. Like so many other cars in Canada and the northern United ...

Unless your vehicle is completely made from corrosion-proof materials, you will eventually have to fight off the rust. It can quickly spread and damage parts that are contaminated, resulting in ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Successfully dealing with a rusty car can be as exasperating as troubleshooting electrical problems. Once you start, it's like opening the proverbial can of worms. Rust travels under paint, rubber, ...

Considering that the places we typically store our tools—like basements, garages, and sheds—are often a bit damp, it’s not surprising when those made of metal start to rust. While there are ways to ...

Even if you know how to care for cast-iron pans and other metal cookware, rust may still develop on your pots and pans. Rust forms when iron begins to oxidize and corrode, and both water and food ...

When rust creeps in between the brake lining and shoe table, it can cause the lining to fracture. Provided chunks of linings do not break off, the real problem that fleets are facing is "out of ...