Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd): Signs of an Alignment Problem
October 2, 2022
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 Wayne drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. W... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
May 29, 2022
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
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
April 3, 2022
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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd): Causes of Wheel Misalignment
November 28, 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. Fort Wayne drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object.... More
Power Steering Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd) in Fort Wayne
September 20, 2021
Many Fort Wayne 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 intern... More
Tracking True in Fort Wayne: Wheel Alignment
June 20, 2021
At Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd), we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd) alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are... More