Posted on 4/3/2023
Your mechanic recommended that an alignment service be performed on your vehicle and it’s a good idea to do so about every six months, but why? You don’t have to go off-roading to cause alignment issues. The wheels on your car or truck will get out of alignment over time. Especially with speed bumps and potholes everywhere. Over time, those misaligned tire and wheel assemblies will impact your gas mileage (MPG), cause tires to wear out faster, and reduce drivability. That’s why it’s important to get your vehicle properly aligned at least once or twice a year as part of your basic auto maintenance. If the suspension is out of alignment, there is uneven pressure on the tires that can cause your car to work harder on the tires than it needs to. This happens because there is more resistance between the tire and the road surface. That resistance can cause the tires to wear unevenly with the tires ultimately becoming worn on one side. It’s dangerous to dr ... read more