Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
February 18, 2024
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
Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
September 25, 2022
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
All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
September 11, 2022
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
Trip Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia in Batavia
September 2, 2022
Batavia 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 Batavia drivers can't always a... More
Tracking True in Batavia: Wheel Alignment
May 1, 2022
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspe... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
December 26, 2021
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 Tire & Auto Service Batavia: Alignment Inspection
June 21, 2020
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Batavia drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
May 24, 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
Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia
April 28, 2019
Hello Batavia! 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 mor... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
March 31, 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. Batavia 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. Wh... More