Winter weather can undoubtedly take a toll on your car, but here’s the kicker: Some of the safeguards meant to protect drivers from the elements actually pose one of the biggest threats to a vehicle — ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. A winter car emergency kit makes for a good, practical holiday gift for the drivers in your family, including yourself.

Taking good care of your car can become increasingly difficult, depending on where you live. The most prominent example is that some areas are more likely to cause your car to rust than others. The ...

A car can expire from rust. Although newer models withstand rust far better than older ones, no car is totally immune. Driving a car in a humid environment makes it even more vulnerable. Additionally, ...

Seventy percent of winter deaths related to snow and ice occur in cars, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Depending on where you live, wintertime can bring severe cold ...

So, you bought a "new to you" project car and want to start the build right. That means tearing out the interior and making sure the floor pans are sealed and rust free. If you find Swiss cheese, ...

I’ve taken a lot of road trips in my day, from moving myself across the country in a stick-shift sedan I didn’t know how to drive, to dozens of nights camping in my truck deep in the desert. I’ve also ...