Changing tires is simple, but it requires attention so as not to worsen the scenario

Changing a flat tire should be a common operation, but there are many people who at the right time get into trouble and forget basic notions such as engaging and applying the parking brake to prevent the car from moving during the change.

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Second trick is to initially loosen nuts or bolts with the car still on the ground to prevent the wheel from spinning with the effort to loosen them.

And if under the bodywork there is not a very well marked place or a fitting for the jack, it is best to consult the manual to be absolutely sure where it will be placed. It is often triggered in the wrong place and causes almost irreversible damage to the bodywork.