Q: My car was towed not to long ago, and when I picked it up it started to sounk like my front tires were rubbing on something. This
My car was towed not to long ago, and when I picked it up it started to sound like my front tires were rubbing on something. This happens everytime i turn. Left or right. Anything i can do myself with limited tools before i take it in?
My car has 158000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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