Results were obtained for analyses of trace metal concomitants via road salt corrosion. Samples of automotive metals (aluminum, galvanized steel, and neat steel) were exposed to each of three aqueous solutions: 22.5 % (w/w) MgCl2, 23.3% (w/w) NaCl, and 29.8% (w/w) CaCl2; for up to 90 minutes. The samples were then analyzed for trace metallic content by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry. Comparisons were made to the United States’ acceptable drinking water regulations for trace metal content. Elevated aluminum concentrations for NaCl solutions were found. Iron concentrations were below limits for MgCl2 solutions, and also for galvanized steel with the NaCl solution. In addition, the MgCl2 solutions contained acceptable levels for copper. MgCl2 samples also tested slightly higher than allowable limits for zinc.