Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)

January 7, 2024

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 Grand Haven in Grand Haven

October 9, 2022

Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven drivers can'... More

Straight and True in Grand Haven : Wheel Alignment

August 26, 2022

Most Grand Haven 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 Gra... More

Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)

February 20, 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

Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Grand Haven

June 6, 2021

Hello Grand Haven ! 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 the... More

Tracking True in Grand Haven : Wheel Alignment

April 4, 2021

At Tuffy Grand Haven, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Grand Haven alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. Then the alig... More

Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)

October 4, 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

Grand Haven Alignment Service

May 17, 2020

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

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Grand Haven: Alignment Inspection

February 9, 2020

Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Grand Haven drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Tuffy Grand Haven will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspens... More

A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)

November 24, 2019

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