Whether hauling lumber or heading down the highway during a Nor’easter, your Ram truck works hard daily across Worcester, Auburn, and Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
The conditions your Ram faces can lead to rust, but with routine care and help from the Harr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) team, you can keep your Ram in like-new condition for years to come. Read on to learn more!
Rust results from oxidation, a chemical reaction when iron, oxygen, and moisture mix. The environment plays a significant role in rust. For Ram trucks in Worcester County, the most common culprits of rust include:
Luckily, there are several steps you can take at home and at our service center to minimize the likelihood of rust accumulation on your Ram truck.
Sometimes, preventing rust is as simple as thorough cleaning and regular at-home maintenance. Some simple steps you can take from your driveway or garage to help prevent rust include:
While rust can occur anywhere on your truck, pay particular attention to vulnerable areas. According to experts, the undercarriage, wheel wells, door edges, and trunk lid are especially prone to rust.*
While at-home care goes a long way, our on-site service center is your go-to spot for full-body protection and long-term rust prevention. Here’s how we can help:
Use our easy online scheduler to book your rust prevention service and prepare your Ram for the road ahead.
Experts recommend washing your car every two weeks, more often if the road salt is heavy. It’s best to wash your truck after the roads are cleared, including the undercarriage.**
Rust can affect new trucks just as much as older models. While factory coatings and a Corrosion Limited Warranty provide peace of mind, regular washes and sealants are your best defense against long-term damage.
Yes! Our certified technicians can assist with rust prevention treatments. We also offer multi-point inspections and complimentary car washes with our Harr Happiness program.
Whether your Ram 1500 is your daily driver or your heavy-duty Ram 2500 is out on job sites, protecting your truck helps protect your investment and ensure it operates in peak condition for years.
Contact us at Harr CDJR to schedule rust prevention service. Conveniently located minutes from Polar Park, our team is here to help drivers in Worcester, Auburn, and Shrewsbury, MA, who want to keep their Ram trucks looking sharp and running strong.
* According to AutoZone. Visit autozone.com to learn more.
** According to Progressive. Visit lifelanes.progressive.com to learn more.