Rust, an insatiable car-killer and the scourge of every motorist, is as big a problem now as it ever was. Each year rust eats its way through millions of vehicles and devours millions of pounds, straight out of the motorists' pocket.
In a special report, Top Gear investigates what manufacturers are doing to beat the problem. Sue Baker looks at how Vauxhall has taken nearly 20 years to lose its image for producing cars that rust, and visits Lancia in Turin, currently fighting to win back its reputation.
And are rust guarantees worth the paper they're printed on? William Woollard checks out the consumers' rights, and examines the controversial, highly competitive world of rust-proofing services.
Producer BRIAN STRACHAN
Executive producer DENNIS ADAMS