A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
April 5, 2020
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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
January 15, 2020
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. Shelby Township drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other ob... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips: Alignment Inspection
August 12, 2018
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Shelby Township drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips will inspect your tires for uneven wear as wel... More
Tracking True in Shelby Township: Wheel Alignment
May 13, 2018
At Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for probl... More
Straight and True in Shelby Township: Wheel Alignment
December 6, 2017
Most Shelby Township 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 preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips: Signs of an Alignment Problem
March 21, 2017
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. Shelby Township drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other obje... More
Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips
May 31, 2016
Hello Shelby Township! 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 ... More
Shelby Township Alignment Service
February 27, 2016
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
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle In Sterling Heights?
December 5, 2014
There is a clear and vocal demand in Shelby Township and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Michigan market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Sterling Heights area roads t... More
What To Do In Case Of An Accident in Sterling Heights
December 27, 2013
Screeching tires, crunching metal its an accident! If youve ever been in a car accident in Sterling Heights, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. Its hard to think straight and know what to do. Lets review what you should do in case of an accident: When an accident ... More