Charlen holds a BA Languages & Culture degree and has over a decade of experience in automotive journalism. His work experience includes stints at CAR Mag and News24 Motoring. Charlen didn't grow up ...

I am fortunate that my business is located on a major thoroughfare, which most of the time leads to a steady stream of potential new customers. Often, the ask involves inflating their tires or ...

If you've got a puncture in your tire, you may look to plug the hole so you can get back on the road without a new tire, but how long will it last?

Every driver's nightmare: a flat tire. This unwelcome surprise can be especially troublesome on highways or remote roads, where accessing a repair shop can be challenging. Insert the tire plug kit, ...

There's nothing quite like that slow, sinking feeling when your tire pressure warning light blinks on, or worse, when you actually hear the thump-thump-thump of a flat tire. The most annoying way we ...

The first, and most crucial step in any tire repair process is to completely remove any foreign material from the damaged area. Photos: Jim Park The flat tire is arguably motoring’s oldest nemesis.

Tires—sometimes even the best go flat, especially when you use your 4x4 off-road or on back roads. We recently picked up a 4-inch lag bolt in one of ours, and when it came time to fix the leak we ...

View post: 10 Father's Day Gifts for the Dad Who Won't Replace Anything Plug kits are for tread punctures only; sidewall damage requires tire replacement. Use sealant cans only as temporary emergency ...

Whether you experience it in a garage, driveway, or car park, seeing a flat tire always feels the same. There’s a brief glimmer of hope when you think it’s not that bad, and maybe some air has just ...

To plug or not to plug is a thought that comes up whenever there's a puncture. The truth is, plugging a tire can be an easier, more convenient way to patch a flat, but it goes against Department of ...