Hell on earth (where tyres get changed?) (3,4)

I believe the answer is:

the pits

(Other definitions for the pits that I've seen before include "terrible situation" , "place in motor-racing?" , "place to service a car?" , "Those places offering a quick tyre change" , "Absolutely worst person possible" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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