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

After winter storms, road salt lingers under cars, causing rust and expensive repairs. Experts urge timely washes to prevent long-term damage.

AAA is urging drivers to wash road salt and de-icing chemicals from their vehicles to help prevent costly repairs in the future.

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 ...