All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
December 25, 2022
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
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
July 17, 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
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
April 24, 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
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
March 13, 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
Straight and True in Sterling Heights: Wheel Alignment
April 18, 2021
Most Sterling Heights 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... More
Trip Inspection at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights
May 4, 2020
Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights driv... More
Power Steering Service at Sterling Tire & Auto in Sterling Heights
April 21, 2020
Many Sterling Heights 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 ... More
Tracking True in Michigan: Wheel Alignment in Sterling Heights
April 10, 2020
The biggest issue for Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Tire & Auto in... More
Sterling Heights Alignment Service
March 28, 2020
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
Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Sterling Heights Automobiles
February 24, 2020
Sterling Heights drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Sterling Heights, Michigan, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's whe... More