Winter roads can destroy a car faster than most drivers expect. Here’s how to tell whether undercoating is actually worth the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...