A quiet, comfortable ride free from dust, drafts, and wind noise is something drivers expect from their cars. Manufacturers spend big money to ensure acceptable levels of noise, vibration, and ...

Q: Last year, in snowy, freezing weather, the rubber around the door frame of my new Toyota Corolla stuck to the metal. Now, when I try to open the door, I am afraid that the rubber is going to tear.

First, let's just clear up a potential point of confusion — we're not talking about rubber door seals; they still very much exist and help keep us warm, dry, and relatively soundproofed in our cars, ...