There’s nothing like a rusty frame to quickly dampen the enthusiasm for a project car. It’s the foundation of the vehicle, after all, and when it’s less than solid, there’s little use in investing one ...

Q: I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota that has frame rust and rot that needs repair. Where do I start? A: Depending on the rust, you may be able to buy a prefabricated cap to go over and reinforce the rusted ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Home mechanics and car rebuilders far and wide often find themselves face to face with issues of rust — you can spend time employing all sorts ...

Rust is a scary word as most people think it signals the death of their car but, with basic tools and a little time, you can stop your car rotting away. This isn’t just for full-blown restoration work ...

After removing the body from the frame we discovered what would qualify as an average C1 chassis that has spent its life east of the Mississippi. This particular car was a southern Kentucky/Indiana ...

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, ...

YADKINVILLE, N.C. — Michelle Craft needed a new car. She did some shopping around and settled on a 2008 Ford Escape from a local dealership. The car had more than 160,000 miles on it, but it was ...

There's nothing like a rusty frame to quickly dampen the enthusiasm for a project car. It's the foundation of the vehicle, after all, and when it's less than solid, there's little use in investing one ...