Interlakes Automotive Repair
165 D.W. Highway, Center Harbor, NH 03226 603.279.3446
Question:
How do I know when I need a wheel alignment?
Interlakes Automotive Repair Answer:
When Center Harbor drivers' wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When they are out of alignment, most NH drivers notice a couple of things. First the vehicle pulls to one side when driving. It could be slight or pretty severe. If your wheels have been out of alignment for a while, you'll also start to see uneven tire wear – the shoulder on either the outside or inside of the tire is worn down more than the other.
A whole bunch of steering and suspension components are joined together. Everyday Center Harbor driving can cause Center Harbor drivers' wheels to go out of alignment over time just from the joints loosening up. That's why most recommend an alignment check every couple of years. Depending on where you live in NH or the conditions you drive in (off-road driving, harsh Center Harbor winter conditions, poor pavement, etc.), an alignment inspection every year at Interlakes Automotive Repair may be called for.
Suspension and steering components wear over time as well, which can lead to and alignment issues for Center Harbor drivers. Of course, a big bump, like hitting a curb or pothole, can knock a wheel out of alignment or damage a steering or suspension part.
Your friendly and knowledgeable Interlakes Automotive Repair service advisor will check your tires for uneven wear. The type of wear provides clues for what might be wrong. Undercar parts are inspected for wear and damage. The alignment machine will provide a reading of how each wheel is aligned. The reading is compared with the alignment settings recommended by the manufacturer, and then the technician makes the necessary adjustments and repairs to bring your wheels back into alignment.
Now putting off a wheel alignment in Center Harbor can get dangerous because of tire wear: a bad alignment can chew through a tire pretty quickly. If you see uneven tire wear, if your steering wheel is off center or your vehicle pulls to one side, ask your friendly and knowledgeable Interlakes Automotive Repair service advisor about getting an alignment check.
Interlakes Automotive Repair
165 D.W. Highway
Center Harbor, NH 03226
603.279.3446