Whether you bought your car brand new off the lot, or it’s a couple years old, we want to keep rust away from it.  Rust makes our car look old, brings the value of it down, and is frustrating to look at.  So, if you’re looking to keep rust away from your vehicle, we’re going to tell you how you can do that.  It may be impossible to keep it entirely away forever, but we can definitely keep it away for awhile or minimize the damage that will be done.

How to Keep Your Car From Rusting:

1. Always make sure your car is cleaned well.  Make sure you get all the bugs, dirt, and grime off your vehicle.  What you should really make sure is clean are the wheel hubs, and the foot boards.  If your vehicle is always clean, it will help the process of keeping rust away.
2. Now make sure you try to avoid getting your car wet.  Rust usually happens when the metal on your car is wet.  Too much moisture can be a bad thing.
3. Try to not to put your vehicle away wet.  Wipe it down with a rag, and notice the places that are starting to rust.  Really make sure those spots are dry before you head into the house.
4. You will want to wax your car on a regular basis.  I’d say about every 3 months just to keep the paint looking nice, and to protect the exterior from water, and all the debree that hits your car.
5. You can also put up mud flaps on your wheel wells.  This will keep all the rocks, dirt, and other particles out of there.  Your wheel wells are what really start to rust!
6. Another thing, if you can, try to cover your vehicle each night.  Whether it’s in a garage or under a cover outside, you will protect it much more.
7. You can also consider getting rust prevention spray for your car.  It is cheap, and is known to do the job.

Car rust isn’t a pretty thing, especially if it’s happening on your very expensive vehicle.  Keep your car clean, and consider a few of these tips above to make sure you are rust proofing your vehicle!