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When Should I Get My Alignment Checked?
By Product Expert | Posted in Service & Sales, Tips & Tricks on Thursday, November 19th, 2015 at 4:20 pm
One of the most common types of maintenance you’ll have done for your car is a wheel alignment. Here at Glendale Nissan we often get asked how often the alignment should be checked and when it should be done. Some people may not even know why the wheel alignment needs to be done. Since now is the perfect time to take care of your car maintenance before winter, we thought we could cover this service since it’s pretty important. So, if you find yourself asking “when should I get my alignment checked?” or “do I need my wheels aligned?” We have just the answers for you.
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Signs the Wheels Need to Be Aligned
There’s a good chance you’ll know if you need to get the wheel alignment checked or if the wheels do indeed need to be aligned. Your car will give you signals that the wheels are out of alignment. If your car pulls to one side while your driving, even if the road is level, that’s definitely a sign you need the wheel alignment taken care of. Other signs include the steering wheel sitting off center, the vehicle feeling unstable while driving, the tires screeching, or especially uneven tire wear. If your car is showing any of these signs, your likely due for an alignment.
Benefits of the Wheel Alignment
Having your car’s wheel alignment taken care of is incredibly important. As you drive, the angle of the wheels change and this can throw the car off when you’re driving. The further off the wheels are angled, the more your tires will wear unevenly as well. Anytime you have any major service done affecting your wheels, like getting new tires or having suspension work done, you should always have the alignment checked. Even certain driving events like hitting large potholes or curbing can disrupt the wheel angles, so it’s important to get the alignment checked after any type of situation that may affect your wheels.
If you are having your alignment checked and taken care of regularly, you actually end up saving money in the long run. With regular wheel alignment services, your suspension and steering components will last longer and your wheels will wear evenly, meaning they’ll last longer too. It’s really important to make sure you have your wheel alignment done as needed. It will be good for your car and save you from trouble down the road. If you are concerned about your wheel alignment, we recommend seeing a technician to have it checked. If you drive a Nissan and you live in the Chicago area, you can visit our service center here at Glendale Nissan.
