Town Hill Auto Sales and Service
3613 Business 220, Bedford, PA 15522 814.310.2221
Question:
How do I know when I need a wheel alignment?
Town Hill Auto Sales and Service Answer:
When Bedford drivers' wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When they are out of alignment, most PA 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 Bedford driving can cause Bedford 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 PA or the conditions you drive in (off-road driving, harsh Bedford winter conditions, poor pavement, etc.), an alignment inspection every year at Town Hill Auto Sales and Service may be called for.
Suspension and steering components wear over time as well, which can lead to and alignment issues for Bedford 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 Town Hill Auto Sales and Service 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 Bedford 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 Town Hill Auto Sales and Service service advisor about getting an alignment check.
Town Hill Auto Sales and Service
3613 Business 220
Bedford, PA 15522
814.310.2221
townhillautosales.com