Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
August 2, 2020
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
Straight and True in Mount Pleasant: Wheel Alignment
January 18, 2020
Most Mount Pleasant folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
October 13, 2019
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
Mount Pleasant Alignment Service
September 15, 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
Tracking True in Mount Pleasant: Wheel Alignment
September 9, 2018
At Tuffy Mount Pleasant, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Mount Pleasant alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Mount Pleasant Vehicle
April 29, 2018
Imagine you've left Mount Pleasant 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 slo... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Mount Pleasant: Signs of an Alignment Problem
November 23, 2016
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. Mount Pleasant drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other objec... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Mount Pleasant: Alignment Inspection
October 18, 2016
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Mount Pleasant drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Tuffy Mount Pleasant will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as su... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Mount Pleasant: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
June 19, 2016
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. Mount Pleasant drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other obj... More
What To Do In Case Of An Accident in Mount Pleasant
October 30, 2015
Screeching tires, crunching metal its an accident! If youve ever been in a car accident in Mount Pleasant, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. Its hard to think straight and know what to do. Lets review what Mount Pleasant motorists should do in case of an accident:... More