Editor's Note: Periodic car washing can help offset costly, dangerous rust issues Millions of Americans face pricey vehicle repairs from rust damage every year, and the chemicals used to de-ice ...

If you’re one of those folks who is addicted to cleaning the road salt off the underbody of your car after a nasty winter storm, you’re probably already aware of how seriously rust can hurt a vehicle.

Of course, the process isn't at simple as "rusty red thing goes in, perfectly stripped rust-free thing comes out." The process requires plenty of dips and liberal application of a pressure washer, but ...