DEAR CAR TALK: Did power tools cause a lot of problems when first used to tighten lug nuts? We were with Mom in the 1972 VW Van and heard a loud clunking on the front passenger side. Mom pulled over, ...

In order to support something as heavy and fast-moving as an automobile, car wheels — from the best to the worst brands — need to be sturdy and secure. An essential element to achieve this are the lug ...

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Q: Did power tools cause a lot of problems when first used to tighten lug nuts? We were with Mom in the 1972 VW Van and heard a loud clunking on the front passenger side. Mom pulled over, and we ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's not unheard of to use an impact driver to remove lug nuts when changing or rotating your tires, but it's not the best tool for the job ...

The amount of automotive tools that have been invented to both save time, and promote accuracy, is a seemingly endless list. When it comes to achieving accuracy for a crucial aspect of safe driving, ...

Q: I had a flat tire fixed, and my neighbor said I should have the wheel nuts “torqued” by someone, as the young man at the gas station didn’t do this. I didn’t want to sound ignorant by asking what ...

Did power tools cause a lot of problems when first used to tighten lug nuts? We were with mom in the 1972 VW van and heard a loud clunking on the front passenger side. Mom pulled over and we removed ...

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