Automotive Tips from South Side Garage: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
August 25, 2024
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. OKLAHOMA CITY drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other obje... More
Straight and True in OKLAHOMA CITY: Wheel Alignment
June 18, 2023
Most OKLAHOMA CITY 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 OK... More
All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
February 26, 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
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
November 13, 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 South Side Garage
November 23, 2021
Hello OKLAHOMA CITY! 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 th... More
Tracking True in OKLAHOMA CITY: Wheel Alignment
May 9, 2021
At South Side Garage, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a South Side Garage alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. Then the alig... More
OKLAHOMA CITY Alignment Service
March 14, 2021
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
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your OKLAHOMA CITY Vehicle
January 3, 2021
Imagine you've left OKLAHOMA CITY 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 do... More
All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at South Side Garage
November 15, 2020
When 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 OKLAHOMA CITY can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around OK... More
Trip Inspection at South Side Garage in OKLAHOMA CITY
July 19, 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY 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 OKLAHOMA CITY drivers ca... More