Hit the Road Jack

So last year when I was in New York, Chris and I got into an argument and I went speeding down East Tremont Ave in the Bronx.... bad decision. I turned a corner in my anger, hit a curb, and promptly heard my tire deflate. Like the modern 21st century woman I am, I pulled out the jack and the spare, hell-bent on changing it myself. NYC is NYC so of course, about 10 different people walked past me and offered nothing. I got the car about halfway up before *CRACK* the jack gave way due to its awkward positioning and my Honda Accord came falling down on top of it. Eventually, a nice guy who was with his family came and helped me jack the car up (despite its crushedness) and change the tire. Amen for him! but alas, my stock model jack was ruined. :(

Yesterday, I bought a new jack at O'Reilly Auto Parts and while I havent tried it yet (havent had the pleasure #sarcasm) but it looks pretty cool. It is larger and wayyy heavier than the standard scissor jack that comes with a new or used car. However, it does just pump up and down to lift the car, which is way easier than cranking that stupid steel rod around and around forever. Anyone who has had to change a flat knows what I am talking about. So there it is:  a new Floor Jack. Don't take a road trip without one.

Look for updates on my gas mileage from carrying this heavy thing around later......

Or for those wincing at the idea of changing their own tires...... AAA is great, your insurance coverage may also have options for roadside assistance. I am personally not a fan of waiting on a tow truck to come (which may take hours). I'm sure we can all agree being stranded in the middle of nowhere is not fun. I would suggest stepping up your tire-change game with the helpful video below (just ignore the misogynistic comments)   How To Change a Tire