DIY automotive repair: How to change a flat tire 27 Articles

by Rose R

If you are a woman or a man, and have never had to change a tire, good for you. You may have a great career or you are probably an AAA member or have "Onstar" in your vehicle. For the rest of us hardworking, yet average ...read more

by Your Substitute Angel

The best way to fix a flat is to buy a can of fix a flat. I have to watch people who go to work and help them get their tire repaired. This is just a quick solution. I have worked numerous car flats and realize that fix...read more

by James Douglas Doorsman

This is a subject worth some thought and some advice. For those of you who aren't mechanically inclined my advice to you is to have roadside service of some sort in the event of a flat tire. The rest of the people who mi...read more

by Linda Oldham

When I finally passed my driving test at the third attempt and returned home clutching my pass with glee, my father immediately took me outside to his car. At this point we proceeded to go through the routine items that ne...read more

by Clacky McSnackins

Hopefully you'll never find yourself flying down the road to suddenly have your tire blow out or go flat. However, during the course of most drivers lives they will have had their share of flat tires and blowouts. I pers...read more

by Commander George

Changing a flat tire- 1)make sure the car is in a safe location- no point getting killed on the side of the road while changing a tire- get the car off the road onto the verge- as far away from the traffic as you can. ...read more

by Michelle Cinelli

TEN EASY STEPS TO FIX THAT FLAT FAST It's one of those things that happens when you're alone and in a rush. Just driving along the highway when the car jumps and makes a noise like it just burp...read more

by Joey joe joe shabadu

First things first, when you have a blow out , gently guide your vehicle to the side of the road - don't make any sudden moves, as you could lose control of your car. The first thing your want to do is firmly set the e...read more

by James Apple

1. Remove the hub cap. Just grab on one side and pull, or use a small crow bar to pry it off. 2. Using a lug nut wrench, crank each nut counterclockwise, just until it starts to move. It will be easier to remove the l...read more

by Ken Mckeever

So how is it going to be ? just get off work go to your ride to find the tire flat! Driving down the road when the steering gets really soggy and you hear the drumming of the flat tire . Either way your stuck with the drea...read more

by Dr. Awsome

Step 1. Ensure your car is not going to move when you are changing your tire. Set the park brake, put it in gear if standard, and put it in park if automatic. This will ensure the wheels are not going to move. Step 2....read more

by Michael Turner

If you've never changed a tire then my advice would be have someone else do it for you! Thats what friends are for after all. In your time of need or without suitable break down cover then why not just sit tight pick up th...read more

by gho5tar

If you are driving and experience that your car is not going straight event the steering is straight,that is a sign of a flat tyres. immediately switch ON your hazard lights and slow down the speed of your vehicle and st...read more

by Jos Lee

Have you ever driven the highway at night and heard a "hissing" noise and then felt the steering wheel *shake*? Then the whole car started to tremble? Guess what? You probable just had a blow-out, or at least you ...read more

by jamling

Step By Step 1] Park car on flat solid ground. 2] Engage brakes. 3] Locate wrench, spare tire and jack. 4] Place all items within reach around the flat tire. 5] Loosen wheel nuts with wrench. 6] Locate jack ...read more

by Jamie Young

Alright, everyone, it is easy to change a flat tire. What I am going to write is how to fix a flat tire. First, you will need a tool that will put a plug into the hole of the tire. A rubb...read more

by Diesel

Hopefully you won't have to use the information in this article, but if you do, here are some helpful tips to get you on your way safely and quickly. I would recommend getting to know your car, sooner rather than late...read more

by Dale Edwards

I was living in California at the time this incident happened and on the freeway heading for Victorville from Barstow. I don't remember why I was going to Victorville and I don't know why I didn't have the kids in the car....read more

by Robert Udah

First of all, put your car on the hand brake, and engage the first gear(if it is the manual type of car) and parking(if its the automatic type) Find a wedge and wedge the other good tyres. This is to futher reduce the c...read more

by Lawrence Radford

well first, if you have a blow out while you are driving down the road, the first thing to do is grip the steering wheel tight and hold on.slow yourself down so that you may recover from the incident and work your way to t...read more