Tim Phillips Show, 3/21/26

Ever hit a pothole so hard you immediately turned down the music to listen for damage? If your commute feels more like an obstacle course than a drive, you might live in one of the cities on Pep Boys’ newly released “Worst Roads in America” list.

To come up with the ranking, Pep Boys analyzed nationwide service data to find where drivers most often needed alignment, suspension, and tire repairs.

Orlando, Florida, tops the list, followed by Chicago, Illinois; Panama City, Florida; and Lafayette, Indiana.

According to the study, a mix of bad roads, rough weather, and relentless traffic is a perfect recipe for car trouble.

Top 10 Metro Areas for Road-Related Repairs

Orlando, Florida

Chicago, Illinois

Panama City, Florida

Lafayette, Indiana

Tampa–St. Petersburg, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Nashville, Tennessee

New Orleans, Louisiana

Tallahassee, Florida

Knoxville, Tennessee

The data shows how much local conditions can influence repair needs. In Orlando, constant construction and shifting soil keep drivers visiting their mechanics, while Chicago’s harsh winters and freeze–thaw cycles do a number on both the pavement and tires. To minimize the damage and avoid unexpected repair bills, Pep Boys recommends keeping up with tire checks, alignments, and suspension tune-ups, especially if you call one of these rough-road cities home. So if your car’s begging for another alignment, maybe it’s not your driving. Maybe it’s your city.

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The Naughtiest States … According to a new study by Little Sleepies … Each state earned a score from -100 to 100, reflecting a mix of generosity, etiquette, and seasonal enthusiasm.

Missouri (-98.15)

Virginia (-79.35)

Hawaii (-74.17)

South Carolina (-47.88)

Florida (-45.42)

Alabama (-43.01)

Louisiana (-37.84)

Washington (-27.21)

Tennessee (-26.89)

Ohio (-23.53)

According to a new study by Little Sleepies … Each state earned a score from -100 to 100, reflecting a mix of generosity, etiquette, and seasonal enthusiasm.

1 Mississippi (98.56)

2 California (88.14)

3 New Jersey (85.68)

4 Pennsylvania (76.54)

5 Nevada (72.2)

6 Rhode Island (61.31)

7  Massachusetts (52.3)

8 Idaho (49.9)

9 Connecticut (47.53)

10 Maine (44.89)

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