When you're driving along a straight and level road, your car should track straight as well. If it doesn't, your car is out of alignment. Proper alignment prolongs the life of your tires and makes for better handling and easier steering. Three things affect wheel alignment: caster, camber and toe. Caster is the angle the wheel pivots on. Camber describes how vertical the wheel is in relation to the ground. Toe is how "pigeon-toed" the wheels are. If your car's caster or camber is off, you must have this fixed by a professional.
Why Four Wheel Alignment? Reduced Tire Wear Improper alignment is a major cause of premature tire wear. Over the years, a properly aligned vehicle can add thousands of miles to tire life.
Better Gas Mileage Gas mileage increases as rolling resistance decreases. Total alignment sets all four wheel parallel which, along with proper inflation, minimizes rolling resistance.
Improved Handling Does your car pull to one side? Does the steering wheel vibrate? Do you constantly have to move the steering wheel to keep your car traveling straight ahead? Many handling problems can be corrected by total alignment. With all the system components aligned properly, road shock is more efficiently absorbed for a smoother ride.
Safer Driving A suspension system inspection is part of our alignment procedure. This allows us to spot worn parts before they cause costly problems.