WHAT IS A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND WHY DO I NEED ONE?

• IMPROVES HANDLING, SAVES MONEY ON TIRES & SUSPENSION SYSTEM REPAIRS

A wheel aligment helps keep your vehicles wheels running all in a straightline. This will make your car run smoothly down the road and not have unwanted vibrations or pulling. If the vehicle is out of alignment it will force unecessary wear on the tread of the tires and will vibrate through the suspension system. This can cause your suspension to fail thus costing more in parts and labor then the actual alignment.

That’s why it’s a good idea to have your alignment checked periodically by a professional and every time you buy new tires.

WHY IT'S IMPORTANT

• Safety- A wheel alignment corrects steering problems, such as pulling to one side, and tire contact issues. If your tires don’t make good contact with the pavement, you lose ride control.
• Tire Life - Tires are expensive. They last longer when they wear evenly. A wheel alignment and regular tire rotations prevent premature wear. Patterns that indicate you need a vertical alignment include tread wear on the inside or outside edges.
• Fuel Efficiency - A wheel alignment can significantly improve your fuel efficiency, because your wheels no longer fight each other for directional control.
• Preventative Maintenance- Problems with steering and alignment impact the suspension system and vice versa. By keeping your wheels properly aligned, you avoid damage and premature wear of suspension components. In fact, your vehicle might need new shocks or struts—which affect ride height—before a technician can properly perform an alignment.

SYMPTOMS YOUR VEHICLE MAY NEED AN ALIGNMENT

• Pulling to one side or the other.
• Wandering on a level, straight road.
• Shuddering or wheel vibration, usually felt in the steering wheel.
• Uneven tire wear.
• Crooked steering wheel.

HOW YOUR WHEELS GOT OUT OF ALIGNMENT

• Potholes after snowy conditions
• Rough shoulders
• Curbs
• Normal wear of steering and suspension components
• Offroading