All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
November 19, 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
Tracking True in Fort Wayne: Wheel Alignment
June 25, 2023
At Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for p... More
Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
February 19, 2023
Its just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended. When theyre not, that is called being out of alignment. Here are some signs that your alignment has problems. Your steering wheel isnt straight... More
Trip Inspection at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater in Fort Wayne
October 11, 2022
Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne drivers can't al... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
April 17, 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)
October 25, 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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater: Signs of an Alignment Problem
July 26, 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. 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
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
July 5, 2020
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
Power Steering Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater in Fort Wayne
June 28, 2020
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
Straight and True in Fort Wayne: Wheel Alignment
July 14, 2019
Most Fort Wayne 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 Fort ... More