1) remove the lug nut while the car is parked in garage, then put a regular non-locking one in then take to mechanic, who will do the wheel swap for free because they feel bad and I'm a loyal customer ...

If the nuts and bolts in your car aren't properly tightened, each drive could lead to damaged breaks or the wheels falling off of your vehicle.

A lug nut is designed to secure a wheel to the car's axle — its very purpose dictates both form and the materials used in its construction. However, since almost everything on a car can be customized, ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: I tried removing the lug-nuts on my 2008 Toyota Corolla using a 20-volt Craftsman impact driver with a 21mm black socket. Is 21mm the correct size for ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: I have a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, which I have serviced regularly by the dealer. On my most recent 60,000-mile scheduled maintenance, they recommended ...

A wheel is not supposed to leave the car while you are driving it. That […] ...

I over-tightened a lug nut on an alloy wheel. It seems to have pushed right through the alloy and is up against the metal on the other side. Is there a fix for this? The rest of the lug nuts are OK. — ...

I wanted to check the lug nuts of the Jeep. Some looked really rusty. Not sure why. I replaced all these nuts a few years ago and I have had the ...

My wife’s car is a very well-maintained 2015 Lincoln MKZ. It has only 34,000 miles on it. After a routine oil change and tire rotation last week, the dealer service writer said that it was difficult ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)– Christine Randolph took her car to Precision Tune Auto Care in Mount Pleasant for routine maintenance but she was left searching for a new car. “I made an appointment and ...