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

Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)

November 12, 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

All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)

April 23, 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

Trip Inspection at Tuffy Lake In The Hills in Lake In The Hills

September 1, 2022

Lake In The Hills 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 Lake In The Hills dr... More

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

August 7, 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

Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Lake In The Hills

July 15, 2022

Hello Lake In The Hills! 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 replac... More

Tracking True in Illinois: Wheel Alignment in Lake In The Hills

February 20, 2022

The biggest issue for Lake In The Hills 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 Lake In The Hill... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Lake In The Hills: Signs of an Alignment Problem

July 18, 2021

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. Lake In The Hills drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other ob... More

Tracking True in Lake In The Hills: Wheel Alignment

April 12, 2020

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

Lake In The Hills Alignment Service

May 12, 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