The garage I went to cannot get the wheel off my car

Why is my wheel stuck on my car?
Why is my wheel not coming off?
Can I drive 1 mile on a flat tire?
What would cause a rear wheel to lock up?
How fast can you drive on a donut?
How do you unstick car brakes?
Why can't I move my steering wheel?

Why is my wheel stuck on my car?

Changing a wheel should not be this hard, but a wheel can get stuck due to rust accumulation. This corrosion appears in the area between the wheel and the hub. This makes it hard to remove the wheel because it feels permanently welded to the hub.

Why is my wheel not coming off?

What Causes a Stuck Wheel? Usually, it's just a matter of a build-up of corrosion from the wheel being in place for a long time. This corrosion between the wheel and the mounting surface of the hub can get pretty sticky; it's like a layer of glue that can really adhere the wheel to the hub.

Can I drive 1 mile on a flat tire?

How far is too far? To be safe, driving on a flat tire at all is too far. If your tire has lost all air pressure, it not only will damage the tire beyond the possibility of repair, but can put you in harm's way. ... If you choose to drive it to the shop, stop every mile or so to check the tire's pressure.

What would cause a rear wheel to lock up?

Brake shoe contamination can be the cause of rear wheel lockup. If an axle seal or wheel cylinder leaks and contaminates the brake shoe(s) it changes the coefficient of friction. If it is mild contamination then the friction is increased while severe contamination will cause a reduction in friction (See Figure 61.9).

How fast can you drive on a donut?

You should not drive over 50 mph and no more than 50 miles with a donut-type spare tire. Driving for long distances on a spare tire can potentially cause damage to other car parts, including the transmission.

How do you unstick car brakes?

Disturb the brakes manually.

Apply and release the brake a number of times. Shift into drive and reverse, and back between drive and reverse again to slightly move the vehicle back and forth. This may dislodge some of the rust.

Why can't I move my steering wheel?

A low level of power steering fluid is the number one cause of a steering wheel being hard to turn. While refilling the power steering reservoir with fluid will temporarily fix the problem, the root cause of the disappearing power steering fluid will need to be found.