Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or ...

When you remove rust from bolts, you prolong the life of your metal parts. Most types of metal are at risk of rust. Over time, rust can not only affect the overall look of your vehicle but also how ...

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Rust removal has been my specialty (out of necessity) ever since I moved to Michigan in 2013. My normal method for getting rust off my cars is simply to lightly blow on their chassis or to drive over ...

It's been more than a year since we first exposed our '97 Ford F-350's rust problem and began feverishly trying to solve it. We got started by treating the frame with rust converter ("Busting Rust," ...

Rust is the bane of any hobby mechanic. If you work on your car—whether it's a beloved classic or just your daily beater—you've probably stared at stubborn, inevitable corrosion and wished you could ...

Iron and steel may be some of the strongest materials on earth, but they’re no match for the elements. Ferrous metals start to rust after only a few hours of exposure to air and water. Left unchecked, ...

Shopping for a used car this spring? We have a cautionary tale. Jim Williamson's 2005 Hyundai Sonata appears to be in great condition at first. But what lies beneath is another story. The subframe, ...

Rotting metal doesn’t invoke thoughts of long-term reliability and dependability. But if you’ve found your dream car online, albeit with a few rust spots, should you really turn your back on it? Rust ...