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How to Change a Flat Tire – 10 Quick and Easy Steps
About 75% of drivers have experienced a flat tire. How many of those people were able to change it themselves? Changing a tire yourself can be an especially intimidating prospect, especially if you’ve never done it before. But here’s the good news: it’s not rocket science. Heck, it’s not even intermediate-level auto mechanics! Changing a flat tire […]
What You Need to Know About Your Car’s Wheel Alignment
If you’ve ever had a conversation with an auto mechanic about a wheel alignment, you’ve likely heard terms like “toe in” and “toe out” bandied about as if the definition is common sense. It is, but generally just to mechanics, and those already schooled in the fundamentals of wheel alignments and alignment toe. If these terms confuse […]
How To Properly Inflate Your Tires
Few car maintenance issues are as easy as checking the air pressure on your tires. Neglect this simple procedure, you may be paying more at the gas pump and buying a new set of tires sooner than you think. Most of the time, you don’t even need to have a pressure gauge of your own […]
What Tire Size Do I Need for My Car?
If you’re in the market for a new tires, the first thing you need to do is find out what size tire you need. And don’t just glance at it and say “Looks like medium-size to me.” Just kidding. Fortunately, it’s not all that difficult to do and there are several ways you can find […]
Tire Comparison: What You Need to Know Before You Buy Tires
One of the most confusing things about buying tires is knowing precisely what kind of tires your car needs. But we’re not talking about size here, or even tread type – but performance rating. Depending on what you drive, your car may require tires that are specifically rated to perform well at and above certain […]
What Kind of Tire Tread Does My Car Need?
You don’t have to be a tire expert to figure out what kind of tires you need for your car. But it does help if you school yourself on the different types of tire tread there are out there. Picking the right kind can not only impact the quality of the grip your vehicle has […]
Replace, Patch or Plug: The Best Ways to Fix a Flat Tire
Not a lot of people know that you don’t always need to replace your flat tire. These days, there are actually some pretty neat methods to fix a flat tire and get it to last another 20,000 miles – or however much tread life is left. If you want an idea of what to expect before you take […]
The Green Car: A Way of Life
Think owning a car means you have to give up your commitment to lighten your carbon footprint? Think again. There are actually dozens of ways that you can ensure your car isn’t needlessly contributing to pollution levels and rising greenhouse effects in major metro areas. Here are just a few tips to turn your car […]
