Is Your Vehicle out of Alignment?

If you have noticed lately that your vehicle is not handling as well as it should or that you seem to be going through tires more quickly, these issues could be due to an alignment problem. Many people never realize their vehicle is out of alignment until they are informed by their auto repair mechanic. Your vehicle may need an alignment if you notice any of the following:

• Uneven wear on your vehicle’s tires
• Steering wheel that shakes when you reach a certain speed
• Vibration in the steering column
• Continually needing to correct steering to stay in a straight line

A number of factors can contribute to knocking a vehicle out of alignment, including:



• Hitting a pothole
• Running over a curb
• Collision with another vehicle
• Hitting a speed bump at a speed that is too fast

Although a vehicle that is out of alignment does not present an emergency situation, it is important to take your vehicle to an experienced College Station auto mechanic to have this situation corrected. Continuing to drive a vehicle with alignment issues can result in premature wear and tear not only on your tires but also on the suspension of your vehicle.