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

Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Fort Mill Vehicle

March 19, 2018

Imagine you've left Fort Mill 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 down. ... More