Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
July 31, 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
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
December 26, 2021
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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Omaha (Evans St): Causes of Wheel Misalignment
June 20, 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. Omaha 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. Whil... More
Tracking True in Omaha: Wheel Alignment
April 4, 2021
At Tuffy Omaha (Evans St), we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Omaha (Evans St) alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. The... More
Power Steering Service at Tuffy Omaha (Evans St) in Omaha
June 21, 2020
Many Omaha 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 internal pa... More
Trip Inspection at Tuffy Omaha (Evans St) in Omaha
December 1, 2019
Omaha 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 Omaha drivers can't always avoid... More
Straight and True in Omaha: Wheel Alignment
July 14, 2019
Most Omaha 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 Omaha is a... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Omaha Vehicle
April 21, 2019
Imagine you've left Omaha 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. You ... More
Omaha Alignment Service
December 16, 2018
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 Nebraska: Wheel Alignment in Omaha
July 1, 2018
The biggest issue for Omaha 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 Omaha (Evans St) in Omaha. W... More