It is important to get your tie rod ends inspected on a regular basis. Along with that, if you suspect your tie rod ends are going bad, they will give off a few warning signs that you can also be on the lookout for.
Expect to wait an average of six weeks for your North Carolina state tax refund. That's six weeks from the time the North Carolina Department of Revenue received your return -- not six weeks from the date you mailed it. If you file your return close to April 15, expect a longer waiting period.
Here in the Empire State, the Department of Taxation and Finance also gives a nod to e-filing, but it's tougher to tell exactly how long the refund process will take. From their site: Generally, you'll get your refund in six to eight weeks from the date we receive your income tax return. You'll get it faster if you use e-file and have your refund deposited directly into your bank account. If we identify an issue with a tax return, our review may take longer than six to eight weeks.