My wife's car was Krowned last year. Both our cars were Rustchecked this year. I initialy went with Krown because they were APA endorsed.
But there is no Krown in Winnipeg, which meant a 4 hour round trip to Kenora for Krowning.
I figure they are both fine companies, with simillar product, with the application being more important than who's product is actually "better".
Kinda like remote starters.....electronics with a radio transmiter, all they same except some are installed incorrectly.
My Rustcheck location in Winnipeg is one that does rustproofing exclusively, and not a shop that does it on the side when oil change/tranny/alignments, etc are slow.
My experience in general is specialized is better than everything under one roof.
In fact my Rustcheck application was more thourough then the Krown application. The Krown dealer was a tow truck/garage company that does Krown on the side.
I figure that an oil spray from either company is better than nothing, regardless of where you live. Rust starts from the inside, and there is condensation wherever you live. Some places rust slower than others, but everywhere, we will all rust.
I was also impressed when I talked to Rustcheck head quaters and asked about the difference between them and Krown.
The guy told me the whole Krown is ex Rustcheck guys story. More importantly he said either company would be a good choice, and that if I wanted to drive for 4 hours for an APA recommended shop then there was nothing wrong with that. He pointed out that at one time Rustcheck was APA endorsed, but for political reasons they are no longer members of the APA, and thus no more endorsement.
A big turn off for me is when a company bashes the competition. If a company can admit they are equals but can provide you with a good sense of consumer loyalty then they have my business.
Customer service is almost a thing of the pas.
Is oil spraying needed? No. Are winter tires needed? No.
I know for a fact that winter tires work. As for the oil spray, well time will tell.
It amazes me that people will shell out serious coin not only for a vehicle, but also on a bazzilion watt stereo system complete with the "hey listen you can hear me 12 blocks away" subwoofers. They can spend hundreds if not thousands on lift kits/lowering kits, chrome wheels, etc, but cannot justify the expense of oil spray, or winter tires.
People can do as they wish, but I prefer to drive my vehicle for 10+ years, still looking decent. I also wish to not slide through an icy interesction, nor do I want to be deaf at age 40.
And, am I also the only one who thinks chrome wheels belong only on old, restored muscle cars?