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James Anderson is the editor of TireReviewsLab and writes and edits all of its tire reviews, brand guides, tire comparisons and car maintenance articles, nearly 400 in total. His focus is detailed model reviews, side-by-side comparisons and practical DIY care guides that help drivers choose, and look after, the tires their safety depends on. His reviews are research-based: they draw on manufacturer specifications and warranty terms, published independent tire tests and owner reviews from major retailers, with sources linked and prices and warranty figures dated. James does not road-test tires himself, and each review says so. Spotted an error? Contact us and it will be corrected.

396 Articles
Saving money on car repairs
Car Care

How to Save Money on Car Repairs: 10 Ways to Cut Costs Without Cutting Corners

Few bills create as much dread as a surprise car repair. Parts prices and shop labor rates have climbed steadily, and a single...

Wheel alignment in a workshop
Car Care

Tire Rotation and Wheel Alignment: How to Keep Your Tires Wearing Evenly and Lasting Longer

Tires rarely wear out evenly on their own. The front tires on most cars carry the weight of the engine, do most of...

Comparing car insurance coverage options
Car Care

How to Get Cheap Car Insurance Without Cutting the Coverage You Actually Need

There are two ways to lower a car insurance bill. One is to buy less insurance, which works right up until you have...

Buying car insurance
Car Care

How to Buy Car Insurance With Confidence: A Step-by-Step Guide for Drivers

Car insurance is one of those purchases most people make in a hurry. A new car is waiting at the dealership, or a...

Car electrical system: battery, alternator and starter
Car Care

How a Car’s Electrical System Works: Battery, Alternator, Starter, and Everything in Between

Turn the key or press the start button, and a chain of electrical events unfolds in a fraction of a second. The battery...

Mercedes-Benz car insurance savings
Car Care

Mercedes-Benz Insurance: Why It Costs More and 10 Ways to Lower Your Premium

A Mercedes-Benz delivers a lot: a refined ride, a beautifully finished cabin, and some of the most advanced safety technology on the road....

Air-fuel ratio sensor and oxygen sensor compared
Car Care

Air-Fuel Ratio Sensor vs. Oxygen Sensor: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

If a scan tool has ever thrown a code at you that mentions “Sensor 1” or “A/F sensor,” you have run into one...

Replacing a car battery
Car Care

How to Replace a Car Battery in 10 Simple Steps (and Do It Safely)

A dead battery has a way of announcing itself at the worst possible moment: a slow, groaning crank on a cold morning, or...

Inside a car tire: materials and construction
Car Care

What Are Car Tires Made Of? Inside the Materials and Construction of a Modern Tire

From the outside, a tire looks like a simple ring of black rubber. In reality, a modern radial tire is a carefully engineered...