Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
March 24, 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
All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
January 28, 2024
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
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
April 2, 2023
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
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
January 30, 2022
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
Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
September 19, 2021
Hello Tiffin! 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 more... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
February 7, 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
Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: Signs of an Alignment Problem
May 24, 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. Tiffin drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While... More
Tracking True in Tiffin: Wheel Alignment
February 2, 2020
At Courtesy Auto Repair Plus, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Courtesy Auto Repair Plus alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problem... More
Tiffin Alignment Service
September 1, 2019
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
Tracking True in Ohio: Wheel Alignment in Tiffin
July 7, 2019
The biggest issue for Tiffin 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 Courtesy Auto Repair Plus in Tiff... More