I just bought a new Toyota RAV4, and the salesperson tried to sell me rust-proofing (rust protection for the car). I thought that a new car already has this, so do I really need to do it again? - ...

New-car buyers have invariably heard sales pitches for extended warranties and protection packages that have become the bread-and-butter of many dealerships. The most commonly recommended add-on is ...

Is there a need to apply a special treatment to body panels after repairs to prevent them from rusting? Over the last four decades or so, several developments in body panel engineering have made a ...

Not in California, perhaps. But here in Canada, where your car will be assaulted by gravel, ice and salt? You bet. Rust. It’s a four-letter word that can wreak havoc on a car—and your wallet. So ...

The safety of passengers in cars is generally measured by the presence of seat belts, airbags, crumble zone and shock absorbing capacity. But it is important to note that more than 50% of the total ...

A recent experiment conducted by some North South University undergraduate students has revealed that red rust-proof paints can help reduce excessive temperatures in homes with tin roofs. A paper ...

(Phys.org) -- University at Buffalo researchers are making significant progress on rust-proofing steel using a graphene-based composite that could serve as a nontoxic alternative to coatings that ...