It’s just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended. When they’re not, that is called being out of alignment. Here are some signs that your alignment has problems.
• Your steering wheel isn’t straight when your vehicle goes straight down a straight road. This one’s pretty easy to notice. If your vehicle’s logo on the wheel is tilted, that’s probably not how designers wanted it to be. Bring it in and have us check it out.
• Your steering wheel vibrates on a smooth road or when accelerating. While several different things could cause this, one possibility is misalignment. If your steering wheel is shaking, it should be examined by a trained technician.
• Your vehicle is pulling to one side without you wanting it to. Sometimes, the road configuration will cause it to pull slightly left or right. But if you find yourself constantly correcting course to keep your vehicle headed straight down the road, that’s worth having us look at your alignment.
• You’re going through tires like there’s no tomorrow. The tread on your tires should be wearing nice and evenly from the outside to the inside of the tire. If the wear isn’t even, it could be that your vehicle needs an alignment.
At Dakota Ridge Auto in Littleton, CO, we have equipment to quickly and accurately measure your vehicle’s alignment. We can then make precise adjustments to ensure your vehicle is headed straight where you want it to be. Have your alignment checked regularly. It can help prevent more serious problems in the future and make your vehicle drive as beautifully as you remember it used to.
