For some, using a torque wrench to properly tighten bolts and nuts is a car thing you have to learn the hard way. While under torquing any automotive component is unwise, loose lug nuts, or lug bolts, ...

Automotive shops and tire makers increasingly warn that a quick re-torque after a short distance is as important as the initial installation. The physics are straightforward: metal settles, heat ...

My car has all-wheel-drive. Do I still need to rotate the tyres? Whether your car is front-wheel-, rear-wheel- or all-wheel-drive, tyre rotation should be one of your regular maintenance routines. The ...

The first step in attaching a wheel to a vehicle is to start the hardware by hand, making sure the bolts go on smoothly and evenly. After that, an impact wrench fitted with an impact torque stick can ...

I understand tyres need to be rotated regularly for even wear. But I get differing advice on how to rotate. I have a front-wheel-drive car which uses run-flat tyres in accordance with the manufacturer ...