About Rustyautos.com

From the Garage to the Roadside—The Evolution of Rustyautos

Rustyautos.com has always been built on truth, experience, and a wrench in hand.

Founded by seasoned mechanic John Cunningham, the site started as a no-fluff resource for DIYers who wanted to fix their own cars—with accuracy, confidence, and the right tools. John brought 25+ years of hands-on experience to every article and video, including time spent working with General Motors in Canada and a deep-rooted family legacy in the trade. From electrical diagnostics to classic car restoration, John’s guides helped thousands of readers take control of their vehicle repairs.

But now, Rustyautos is entering a bold new chapter.

Meet Northcap

The torch has been passed to Northcap—a long-time mechanic and roadside assistance veteran with a very different vantage point.

For the last 20 years, Northcap has worked on the frontline of breakdowns, helping stranded drivers get moving again. Before that, he spun wrenches for GM. He’s seen what breaks, why it breaks, and which cars show up on the side of the road time and time again.

He’s still working in the industry today. That’s why he’s chosen to stay anonymous.

What makes Northcap’s perspective unique is that it’s based on what actually fails out there in the real world—not what should fail, not what’s in a workshop manual, but what does. And that’s what Rustyautos is now all about.

The New Rustyautos: Still Practical. Now Personal.

We’re keeping the legacy alive—step-by-step repair guides, mechanic insights, and accessible DIY knowledge—but adding a new twist:

🛠️ Insider roadside data — Weekly breakdown trends and patterns, straight from the field
🚙 Real-world reliability talk — What fails, what doesn’t, and what to watch for
📬 A newsletter worth opening — No-fluff insights from someone who still works in the field
⚙️ Mechanic wisdom, minus the ego — You won’t find clickbait here. Just what works.

Northcap’s mission is to help people stay off the breakdown lane, avoid costly mistakes, and understand their cars better—from someone who’s seen the worst of them.

What’s Next?

We’re working on new content, new visual guides, and an email newsletter with real-time roadside insights. Plus, you’ll see a growing library of infographics, tips, and breakdown survival advice designed to be shared.

Rustyautos is still here for the DIY mechanic, the weekend gearhead, and the car owner who just wants honest answers.