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Those Nearly New Tires May Be Much Older Than They Look

A tire can look almost offensively healthy for its age. The tread grooves are deep. There are no nails in sight. The sidewalls still turn glossy after a wash, and the car has covered so few miles th

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The Spare Tire Quietly Disappeared From New Cars, and Many Drivers Haven’t Noticed

Here is a mildly alarming experiment: open the trunk of your car and lift the floor. There may be a spare tire under there. There may also be a little black compressor, a bottle of sealant, and a

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How Far Can You Drive on a Doughnut Spare? Limits & Safety Guide

Flat tire, long day, nowhere near home—that’s when most drivers discover what kind of spare their car actually has. For a lot of modern cars in the U.S., that means the skinny little &ldqu

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Where Did My Spare Tire Go? Why New Cars Don't Include a Spare (And What to Do)

So you buy a new car, everything's great, then you get a flat and go to grab the spare. Except... there isn't one. Just some weird can and a tiny air pump sitting there. Cool, cool, cool. Make

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Road Trip Checklist: How to Prepare Your Car for a Long Journey

Planning a massive road trip across America or maybe even further? Cars are amazing machines that'll take you anywhere, but they need some TLC in return. Here's what seasoned road warriors wis

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Driving Abroad: Your Essential Guide for Americans

Planning to drive overseas this summer? Here's what Americans need to know about car insurance, speed limits, documents, and staying safe on foreign roads. Summer vacation season's heating

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Tire Plugs: Emergency Fix or Permanent Solution?

Since half the cars on the road don't even come with spare tires anymore, tire plug kits have become pretty popular emergency tools. They're cheap, fast, and can get someone back on the road w

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