Easy on the Wheel (Power Steering)
July 28, 2024
Steering a vehicle these days doesn't take much effort, but if you got behind the wheel back before power steering was invented, you'd need to practically have the strength of Hercules to turn the wheel. The first power steering systems widely available changed everything. Chrysler introduced... More
Defensive Driving in Fort Mill, SC
January 28, 2024
There was a man in the Fort Mill area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local SC highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Fort... More
Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
July 2, 2023
We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More
Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)
October 9, 2022
Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering for granted: until something goes wrong, that is. Most power steering these days is rack-and-pinion, th... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
October 2, 2022
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
May 29, 2022
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
Right or Left? Tuffy Fort Mill Power Steering Service
May 8, 2022
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
October 17, 2021
We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Fort Mill
January 26, 2020
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Fort Mill, SC, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Tuffy Charlot... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Fort Mill
January 5, 2020
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Fort Mill. If you took an informal poll around Fort Mill you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people i... More