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Imagine you’re driving down the road on your way to work. The road your on is straight, flat, and you can relax a bit and put on the cruise control. You start to notice your car shifting slightly to the right, so you straighten it back up. As soon as you start rolling straight, it happens again! What could be causing this sudden pull to the right? Well, you may very well need a wheel alignment.

 

Wheel alignment, sometimes referred to as tire alignment, is vital to the life of your tire. When your wheels are properly aligned you will have better gas mileage and your vehicle will feel more stable. Vehicles with poor alignment can see a decrease in fuel efficiency by up to 7%! This extra fuel cost can add up quickly. Poor alignment will also cause your tires to wear faster, which means you’ll have to buy new tires sooner than you should have to. As you can see, the cost of a wheel alignment compared to extra costs caused by misalignment make the service entirely worth it in the long run.

Your car left the assembly line with its front wheels set at very specific, precise angles. So, what would cause it to become misaligned? It doesn’t take a lot to throw your vehicle into misalignment. Things such a hitting a pothole, hitting a curb, and everyday wear and tear on your vehicle can cause a real problem You will likely see warning signs when it’s time for an alignment. These signs may include vibration in your steering wheel, your vehicle pulling left or right, or a crooked steering wheel (even when driving on a straight, flat road). It’s extremely important to correct this problem as soon as you start noticing issues. Wheels that are out of alignment might cause steering to become difficult, and make it more difficult to maintain control of your vehicle. Needless to say, this makes driving very dangerous.

If you start noticing any of the issues listed above, or you just want a quick check to make sure everything is performing correctly, our experts will be happy to take a look. Give us a call, swing by the shop, or contact us to schedule an appointment. We look forward to seeing you at Alignment Center and Alaska Car & Truck!