Are you aware of when you really do need to get your car’s wheel alignment checked? Most car owners don’t think about alignments all that often, and A1 Automotive wants you to know that’s a bad idea. We also want you to know when you should be thinking about having an alignment done.
New Tires
Brand-new tires are expensive and you need to make sure you start them off on the right foot from the very beginning. They’re going to be balanced and have the freshest tire tread that they’ll ever have, so you also need to make sure that the wheels are aligned as perfectly as possible. This ensures that the tires meet squarely with the road’s surface, keeping the tread even as your car rolls along the pavement.
Accident
Whether it’s a small fender bender or a bigger wreck, accidents cause a lot more problems for your car than you might think. Just one of those concerns is whether the alignment has shifted severely. Even if it doesn’t seem like your car sustained much damage in an accident, it’s best to have the alignment checked and adjusted, just in case.
Uneven or Too Much Tire Wear
When you take your car in for service, the mechanic is going to check over your car’s tread and let you know what’s happening with all four tires. But it’s a great idea to have more information than those once-in-a-while tread checks. By looking at your own tires more often, you can spot excessive tread wear and uneven tread wear long before it presents a problem. This can also be a sign that your car needs an alignment.
Handling Issues
Are you experiencing any handling issues? Many car owners are surprised to learn that handling issues can very often be a sign of problems with wheel alignment. The trouble you might be feeling can include things like vibrations and shaking as the car increases speed, or even pulling hard to one side as you’re driving. These are problems that shouldn’t be ignored, because they only get worse and can even start to damage your steering and suspension systems.
Ready to get your car’s wheel alignment checked? Contact us today at A1 Automotive in Lincoln, NE. We’ll accurately check the alignment on all four wheels and let you know what your car needs. We can also help you to remember to have this vital service handled as often as you should.