Automotive NewsStraight and True in Royal Oak: Wheel AlignmentMost Royal Oak 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 Royal ... Read More Posted in Automotive News on April 18, 2021 Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & TiresHello Royal Oak! 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 m... Read More Posted in Automotive News on October 25, 2020 Automotive Tips from TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires: Causes of Wheel MisalignmentWhen properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Royal Oak 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. ... Read More Posted in Automotive News on February 02, 2020 A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)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... Read More Posted in Automotive News on October 13, 2019 All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & TiresWhen all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Royal Oak can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around... Read More Posted in Automotive News on December 23, 2018 Automotive Tips from TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires: Signs of an Alignment ProblemWhen properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Royal Oak drivers often associate our wheels being "knocked" out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object.... Read More Posted in Automotive News on January 29, 2018 Royal Oak Alignment ServiceYour 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... Read More Posted in Automotive News on November 14, 2017 Power Steering Service at TLC Custom Exhaust Brakes & Tires in Royal OakMany Royal Oak 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... Read More Posted in Automotive News on January 22, 2017 Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment For Your Royal Oak vehicleImagine you've left Royal Oak 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 dow... Read More Posted in Automotive News on February 21, 2016 Can Car Scent Keep You Safe On Michigan Roads?Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and, it might keep you safer... The average American commuter in Michigan spends two and a half hours daily in their car. The government says a hundred thousand auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wh... Read More Posted in Automotive News on January 07, 2016 |
Categories
Air Conditioning Archives
June |