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.
If a check date is older than 6 months, you should mail a letter along with the refund check to NC Department of Revenue, Attn: Customer Service, P O Box 1168, Raleigh, NC 27602-1168. Your check will be validated and re-mailed to you.