Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
March 2, 2025
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
October 22, 2023
When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side? Do you feel vibration in any of the wheels? If you've noticed any of these things, it's probably time for you to get your wheel alignment checked. When your vehicle left the factory, its wheels were parallel to each other an... More
Fort Mill Alignment Service
May 21, 2023
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
July 4, 2021
A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More
Power Steering Service at Tuffy Charlotte Metro in Fort Mill
September 1, 2019
Many Fort Mill drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the interna... More
Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Charlotte Metro
March 31, 2019
Hello Fort Mill! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them m... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Charlotte Metro: Signs of an Alignment Problem
March 3, 2019
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Fort Mill drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. Wh... More
Tracking True in Fort Mill: Wheel Alignment
October 22, 2018
At Tuffy Charlotte Metro, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Charlotte Metro alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. Then ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Charlotte Metro: Alignment Inspection
August 26, 2018
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Fort Mill drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Tuffy Charlotte Metro will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspen... More
Tracking True in SC: Wheel Alignment in Fort Mill
July 2, 2018
The biggest issue for Fort Mill area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Tuffy Charlotte Metro in Fort ... More