Here are the five things to avoid when changing a flat tire; a topic that was sparked when I replaced a flat on my wife’s car. Some items on the list are things that I think are important, but aren’t discussed much. And others, are ways that I’ve screwed up myself.

The story about the very first car I owned, a 1994 Mazda Protege LX. It was not a pretty car, but it sure didn’t matter. I finally got to have my very own car finally!

I’ve had an affinity towards cars since I was learning how to drive. I got my Learner’s Permit at the age of 15 and wanted a car bad. While my friends were talking about their Audi’s and BMW’s, I was dreaming of owning any car, really.