All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
September 10, 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
Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
October 30, 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
Trip Inspection at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns
October 25, 2022
St. Johns 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 St. Johns drivers can't al... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your St. Johns Vehicle
October 10, 2022
Imagine you've left St. Johns and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you down.... More
Line ?Em Up: Wheel Alignment Service At Tuffy St. Johns
August 18, 2022
Hello St. Johns auto owners! 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 re... More
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
August 14, 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
Power Steering Service at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns
August 10, 2022
Many St. Johns 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
Tracking True in Florida: Wheel Alignment in St. Johns
July 16, 2022
The biggest issue for St. Johns 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 Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns ... More
St. Johns Alignment Service
June 28, 2022
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 St. Johns: Signs of an Alignment Problem
June 26, 2022
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. St. Johns 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