Winter storm is over; wash your car before it gets rusty

AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of the unexpected things that follows a winter storm is rusty cars. Before a storm, Texas Department of Transportation crews head out in force to pretreat roads to prevent icing. This pretreatment solution can cause your car to rust, according to AAA.In Central Texas, the pretreatment solution TXDOT crews use is sodium chloride and water. AAA says drivers can face expensive repairs from this chemical. The group says it can cause rust and damage to parts of your car.AAA