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How Far Can You Drive on a Flat Tire?

Getting a flat tire is a frustratingly ironic conundrum. You need to move your car to get your tire fixed, but you can’t because it’s broken. So what do you do: try and limp the poor thing to the nearest service station, toss on the donut (spare tire), or call a tow truck? Anything but …

How Much Does a Wheel Alignment Cost?

If your car is drifting or rattling, it might be time for an alignment.

Ultimate Guide to All Those Letters and Numbers on Your Tires [Infographic]

Knowing how to read a tire is something that most people can't easily do. However, it is something that a knowledgeable motorist should really consider lea

10 Cars That Can Run For Over 250,000 Miles

While just about any car these days can clock a quarter million miles if an owner throws enough money at it in terms of ongoing repairs and upkeep – some models tend to be more enjoyable to own and hold together better over the long haul than others.To determine which would be the most likely ne

What a Mechanic Wishes You Would Stop Doing

With Car Care Month coming to a close, we spoke with an automotive technician to get answers to some of your biggest mechanic/car concerns for the upcoming summer driving season, as well as some do's and don'ts for your car!

Why is it so hard to find an auto mechanic these days?

Don't ignore that 'check engine' light much longer—it could take a while to find someone to fix your car. Here's why.

Do You Need A Wheel Alignment as Maintenance? Not Necessarily…

The Cottman Man Blog: Curious if you need a wheel alignment as maintenance or not? Read on to find out. The answer might surprise you...

Do I Need a Tire Balance or a Wheel Alignment: The Difference

People often confuse tire balance and wheel alignment, when they are actually completely different maintenance services. Find out what they entail and how to tell which your car needs.

Why All-Wheel Drive Isn’t an Excuse to Opt Out of Winter Tires

What to Expect When You Have a Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicle

Learn all about what to expect if your car has rear wheel drive.

Rolling Along Safely: A Tire Guide

If you're going to take towing safety seriously, you have to give attention to these seemingly simple circles that provide your connection to the ground, which is as true for a trailer as it is for a tow vehicle.

Your Guide to Dropping That Spare Tire Is Here

How to Change a Tire: 7 Tips to Get Rolling Again

It’s inevitable: If you drive a vehicle often, sooner or later you’re going to get a flat tire. While advances in tire technology have reduced the likelihood of experiencing random catastrophic tire failure, road hazards like nails, glass, and cavernous potholes are still omnipresent and capable of inflicting punctures severe enough to ruin your day. […]

Too Fast for Your Tires?

Are higher highway speed limits a real threat to tire safety? A recent Associated Press story suggests that trucks running north of 75 mph could be at elevated risk of tire failure because they are going too fast. Equipment Editor Jim Park offers insight into the truth of the matter.