Lug nuts hold your wheel to the car, so as you can probably imagine, they're pretty important. So why do mechanics make this mistake so frequently?

Almost every car owner has to remove and replace a wheel at some point. How tight should lug nuts be, and how do you check the torque?

An impact gun uses compressed air and a hammering effect to quickly and noisily zip the lug nuts tight. The problem with impact guns is they’re so powerful, one can easily over-tighten the nuts.

Is it common practice for tire shops to torque lugs nuts more than twice the manufacturer's stated torque rating?

A car expert shared his thoughts on locking lug nuts, and whether the products are worth the money and hassle.

Does every repair or service require a diagnostic fee? Be the judge and find out how to DIY this car owner's problem, then ...

NASCAR team Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) recently explained why pit crews do not use a star pattern to tighten lug nuts during races.