Every vehicle new and old should be stocked with a spare because even if a tire is new, there's always a chance of getting a flat. But don't settle for storing a compact "donut" spare in your car or truck if you can help it. There are plenty of good reasons to invest in a full-size spare – here are just three of them: Go Long and Far A compact spare tire may free up some space in the trunk, but they can't be driven on as fast as a full-size tire they are not designed to be driven far.

A lot of people hear emissions test and they cringe at the thought of having to have their vehicle tested. The process can be a little complicated and you may have an issue you don't even know exists in your car that emissions test can reveal. The test is designed to minimize the damage to the environment around us and in states with heavy smog in the morning, you will benefit the most.