Wheel Alignment

Why is it important to align your wheels?

Well, on average, cars are driven 12,000 miles each year and research shows that proper wheel alignment is very important. If a car’s tires are not aligned properly by just a small amount, 0.34 degrees which is less than half an inch, the tires will wear out faster and cause friction while driving. This can cause the tires to drag sideways for more than 68 miles by the end of the year!

Contact us to schedule a wheel alignment service today. 

What signs does a car show if it has the wrong wheel alignment?

  • When tires wear out too fast or wear out unevenly.
  • The car moves to the left or right direction.
  • Feeling like things are not tight or in a specific place, or feeling like you are wandering around aimlessly.
  • When the steering wheel shakes or wobbles, we call it steering wheel vibration or shimmy.
  • The steering wheel is not in the middle when the car goes straight.

HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO GET MY CAR'S WHEELS ALIGNED?

Do what the instruction book for your car says about what to do. Make sure to check your wheel alignment every 10,000 miles or once a year.

WHY IS IT CRUCIAL FOR EVERYTHING TO WORK PERFECTLY TOGETHER?

  • Tire wear can happen too soon if the alignment of the tire isn't right. Making sure that your vehicle's alignment is correct can help your tires last much longer. Many tires need to be changed before their expected lifespan because they wear down too quickly.
  • Using less force to move a vehicle forward means it will use less gas and travel farther. Total Alignment makes all four wheels straight and in line, which helps to reduce the energy needed to move the car. It is also important to keep the tires properly inflated to further reduce resistance.
  • Is your car hard to control? Does it always go in one direction even when you want it to go straight? If so, a Total Alignment service can help fix these problems and make your car easier to handle. When all the parts of a vehicle are in the right place, it can better absorb bumps on the road and make the ride smoother.
  • When you get your car's alignment checked, the mechanic will also check if the suspension system is working properly to make driving safer. This helps to find parts that are old and need to be replaced before they cause big and expensive problems.
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