Alignment CheckAlignment CheckAlignment CheckAlignment Check
MENU
  • 899-2400
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Benefits of Christian’s Automotive
    • NAPA AutoCare Center Difference
    • Testimonials
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Request Appointments
    • Location
  • Services
    • Automotive Repair Services
      • Automotive Maintenance
      • Alignments
      • Air Conditioner – Heater
      • Brakes
      • Diagnostics
    • Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Specialists
    • Tires
    • Request Appointments
  • Save
    • Coupons and Service Offers
  • Auto Tips
APPOINTMENTS
✕
Holiday Travel Tips
Holiday Travel Tips
November 14, 2022
Oxygen Sensor
Your Oxygen Sensor
November 28, 2022

Alignment Check

November 19, 2022
Categories
  • Alignments
  • Maintenance and Service
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Tires
Tags
wheel alignment

It’s no surprise that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are pointed in the same direction.  That’s called wheel alignment.  If your wheels are out of alignment you may notice that your vehicle pulls to one side or the other.

Something that you won’t notice right away, but you will if you keep driving when you’re out of alignment, is that your tires are wearing unevenly and quickly.  That’s because when the vehicle is pulling to one side, you must steer it back straight.  The outside of the tire just wears out fast because you’re constantly turning, which can be very exhausting on a long road trip – fighting to keep the vehicle going straight down the road.

Some of the things that commonly throw a wheel out of alignment are slamming into a pothole, smacking a curb or something like a rock.  And it doesn’t have to be a big shock, it can just be the regular bumps and bangs of daily driving that add up and eventually take your vehicle out of alignment.  That’s why your owner’s manual or service advisor may suggest having your alignment checked periodically.

With an alignment service, we measure each wheel’s alignment and to see where they are relative to factory specifications.  While we have the vehicle on the alignment rack, we inspect the tires for wear as well as the suspension and steering components for damage or wear – things that can contribute to alignment problems.  With some vehicles you can adjust all four wheels, so we bring all wheels into alignment.  On those vehicles where you can only adjust the front wheels, we bring the front into alignment relative to the rear.

Cost varies by whether it’s two or four wheel adjustable.  Four-wheel drive vehicles may have an additional charge because they’re more difficult to align.  At any rate, it’s cheaper than having to replace tires every few months.

If it’s been a while since you’ve had your wheels aligned, bring your vehicle in for an alignment check.

Share
0

Related posts

Car Battery Maintenance
February 6, 2023

Your Battery Capacity


Read more
Suspension Repairs
January 26, 2023

Suspension Wear and Tear


Read more
Shocks
January 23, 2023

Handled by Shocks


Read more

Business Hours

We're currently open.
Monday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
✕
AAA Approved Auto Repair
We're currently open.
© 2023. All Rights Reserved. Christian's Automotive.
Peregrine Digital Media
    APPOINTMENTS