Trip Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville in Huntersville
September 11, 2022
Huntersville area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Huntersville drivers can'... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Huntersville Vehicle
July 31, 2022
Imagine you've left Huntersville and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you dow... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
September 26, 2021
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. Huntersville drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other objec... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
April 4, 2021
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
February 21, 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
All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville
May 31, 2020
When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Huntersville can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Hun... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville: Signs of an Alignment Problem
October 27, 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. Huntersville drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object.... More
Huntersville Alignment Service
September 8, 2019
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
Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville
January 27, 2019
Hello Huntersville! 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 the... More
Power Steering Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville in Huntersville
October 21, 2018
Many Huntersville 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 inte... More