Field notes from the road.
Real situations, written by techs who handle them. Battery deaths in Texas heat, lockouts at the airport long-term lot, the practical stuff.
- How To Change A Tire
Step-by-step guide to safely changing a flat tire roadside: tools, spare setup, frozen lug nuts, and when to call for mobile help instead.
- Flat Tire Causes Austin Highways
Flat tires are common on Austin highways — debris, summer heat, and potholes on I-35 and MoPac. What causes them and what to do when one blows.
- Symptoms Of Bad Alternator
Dim lights, dash warnings, a no-start after a jump: the signs of a failing alternator and what to do before you're stranded.