Has your smooth ride gone rocky? Does your vehicle pull to one direction? If you notice problems like these, it’s time to have your alignment checked. Improper wheel alignment isn’t something that will correct itself and when ignored it could cause damage to your suspension. At Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Naples, our technicians are experts in alignment, and they’ll provide your vehicle with the professional level of service it deserves. Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to your vehicle’s alignment.
An alignment is a process of adjusting the angle of your vehicle’s wheels so that they match the manufacturer’s recommended specifications.
Over time the suspension setting on your car, truck, or SUV will gradually change alignment due to worn components or road conditions. For that reason, you should have your wheels aligned every 6,000 miles. Other instances that require an alignment are – after your tires are replaced, when you hit a bump or pothole, or after a fender-bender.
The alignment of your wheels isn’t something you can see at a glance, but you’ll notice it in how your car performs. You may notice your car pulls in one direction, that your steering wheel is off-center, or that the handling simply isn’t up to par. If your vehicle is showing any of these signs, schedule a service appointment, and one of our certified technicians will check your alignment.
Yes. Misaligned wheels can increase tread wear on your tires as well as decrease the fuel efficiency of your car.
No. Balancing is usually performed alongside an alignment and refers to the process of adding small weights to compensate for weight imbalances in your tires or wheels.
If you have any additional questions about wheel alignments, don’t hesitate to contact us at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Naples. If you need an alignment, come by our Naples, FL service center during regular business hours or schedule an appointment ahead of time to conserve your most precious commodity: Your time.