Unscrupulous auto dealers trying to aggressively push rustproofing is generally thought of to be a scam nowadays. Even the folks at Consumer Reports recommend skipping it. Well, I'm not going to ...

Dear Car Talk: I recently purchased a certified used 2015 Toyota Corolla. The dealer recommended that I purchase rustproofing. He said extra rust protection is no longer done by manufacturers, since ...

Does the name Ziebart mean anything to you? If you're under 30, maybe not. He's the guy who basically invented rustproofing on vehicles. "The last name of Kurt, and the first name in rustproofing," is ...

As a resident of Lawrencetown, N.S., just east of Halifax, David Giles’s home is enveloped by the salty air of Cole Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean. “A car just parked in my driveway [for a few months] ...

Need for rustproofing has fallen off, but it can be useful The build quality, alloys and galvanized steel used in modern automobiles has reduced the need for additional rustproofing.

Just before you close the deal on the purchase or lease of a new car, you'll have to sit down with the finance office, which will try to upsell you with this add-on or that package. At this point, you ...

With fall firmly in place, vehicle owners are or should be preparing for the winter season to come. In addition to scheduling the installation of winter tires, this can also entail getting a ...

CR advises on what products and services to buy in a car dealership's finance office, looking at extended warranties, VIN ...

When purchasing a brand-new car, you often have the ability to customize the vehicle with optional features, like VIN etching or fabric protection. There are several types of options available, ...

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 ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. DETROIT -- Kurt Ziebart, whose name became synonymous with ...