LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - As winter settles in across Kentucky, snow and icy conditions have already prompted road crews to treat highways and streets with salt and other de-icing materials. While these treatments are essential for keeping drivers safe, they can have a hidden downside: significant damage to your vehicle.

Why Is Road Salt a Problem for Cars?

Kyle Broujerdy, shop manager at Tag’s Body Shop in Lexington, explains, “Salt is pretty bad because it sits and mixes with water and corrodes the metals on the car—such as the frame, the suspension parts, the undercarriage, and all that good stuff.” In other words, salt accelerates the rusting process, especially on the parts of your car that are most exposed to the elements.

Rust Repair: Is It Worth It?

Rust can be a major headache f

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