Rust works very quickly to mar the appearance of your car and lower its resale value. The Charlotte AutoFair is an auto show and car exhibit that showcases antique cars, and it hosts more than 10,000 visitors each year in Charlotte, NC. The experts who manage this auto show have a few steps you can take to keep rust at bay.

Follow these tips to help your car avoid falling victim to rust:

• Wash Your Car Regularly: Wash your car at least once every two weeks. Salt makes metal rust more quickly, so if your vehicle frequently encounters road salt or if you live by the sea, wash it once a week to avoid problems.
• Routinely Wax Your Car: Waxing creates a barrier that protects your car's paint. The hosts of Charlotte's top antique car show suggest giving your car a thorough waxing once every four months.

• Clean The Undercarriage: If salt is an issue where you live, it will accumulate on the underside of your car and create problems with rust. Make sure your car's undercarriage is thoroughly cleaned when you take it in for a wash.
• Use A Rust-Preventing Spray: A rust-preventing spray staves off issues with rust damage. Avoid using this spray on your exhaust or mufflers, since this will lead to unpleasant odors when these parts of your car get hot.
• Keep A Safe Distance: Vehicles driving in front of you can kick up pebbles and stones that will damage your car's paint, and this could lead to rust. The experts at Charlotte's premier car exhibit say you can avoid this problem by staying a few car lengths behind the vehicle in front of you when driving.

Visit the Charlotte AutoFair to view a wide selection of gorgeous antique cars. This auto show and car exhibit takes place every spring and fall and is held on 150 acres in scenic Charlotte, NC. Learn more by calling (704) 841-1990, or visit the auto show online.