FRASER VALLEY AUTOPRO
2808 Garden Street Abbotsford, BC V2T 3R5 604-853-3612
Question:
How do I know when I need a wheel alignment?
FRASER VALLEY AUTOPRO Answer:
When Abbotsford drivers' wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When they are out of alignment, most BC 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 Abbotsford driving can cause Abbotsford 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 BC or the conditions you drive in (off-road driving, harsh Abbotsford winter conditions, poor pavement, etc.), an alignment inspection every year at FRASER VALLEY AUTOPRO may be called for.
Suspension and steering components wear over time as well, which can lead to and alignment issues for Abbotsford 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 FRASER VALLEY AUTOPRO 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 Abbotsford 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 FRASER VALLEY AUTOPRO service advisor about getting an alignment check.
FRASER VALLEY AUTOPRO
2808 Garden Street
Abbotsford, BC V2T 3R5
604-853-3612
www.fraservalleyautopro.com