Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
April 21, 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
Automotive Tips from Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
December 25, 2022
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. Sikeston 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. W... More
All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
December 18, 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
Sikeston Alignment Service
August 28, 2022
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 Sikeston: Wheel Alignment
July 10, 2022
At Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for p... More
Tracking True in Missouri: Wheel Alignment in Sikeston
April 3, 2022
The biggest issue for Sikeston 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 Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston in... More
All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston
December 19, 2021
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 Sikeston can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Sikesto... More
Power Steering Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston in Sikeston
November 14, 2021
Many Sikeston 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... More
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
October 3, 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
Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Sikeston
July 18, 2021
Hello Sikeston! 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 mo... More