Alignment Service Near Emporia, KS
Alignment Service at Victory Ford of Garnett
We’ve all been there; we didn’t quite miss that pothole, or we got too close to the curb or maybe we hit something on the road and now the car wants to pull one way or the other. If this has happened to you, you may need an alignment to get your wheels back to the original factory specification. If you live in or near Iola, Paola, or Emporia, bring your car, truck, SUV, or minivan into Victory Ford of Garnett and get your wheels professionally aligned at our Service Center.
Wheel Alignment Service
When your wheels are aligned, it extends the life of your tire because the wear patterns are more even when the wheels are aligned. When you drive, sooner or later you will hit something that will mess your alignment up, whether it is a minor fender bender, hitting a curb or pothole, or just running into debris that may be on the road. That’s why it is important to have your alignment checked and adjusted from time to time. When your tires are back to the regular specification, your car rides better. Our technicians are trained in the latest tools and techniques to render care over all your automotive needs from repairs to preventative maintenance.
When you get an alignment service at Victory Ford of Garnett, we’ll also check your tire pressure, steering, and suspension, and if any work is needed, they will provide recommendations and an estimate and they will only do what you authorize. Wheel alignment is a key element of tire safety to include stopping, stability, and steering. Accurate alignment also helps your tires to get better contact with the road or surface that you are driving on.
What Is a Wheel Alignment?
A wheel alignment is the process of adjusting the angles of your vehicle’s steering and suspension components back to the original factory specifications. This means that all wheels will face the same direction. We use a special machine that measures your wheel angles against the original specs. The technicians will then adjust the angles until they meet the original specs.
How Do I Know If I Need an Alignment?
It’s not just trauma to the wheels that throws off the alignment. Everyday use will eventually affect alignment even if you didn’t hit a pothole or curb. When your alignment is off, it can affect gas mileage, drivability, and smoothness of your ride. It causes your tires to wear out faster, leading to more frequent tire replacement. It also ends up costing more later on.
If you notice your vehicle pulling to one side or the other, it can be caused by misaligned wheels. This wasted fuel costs extra money down the road, and it can affect your safety and the safety of others on the road with you because your vehicle is harder to control.
If you believe your vehicle is out of alignment, contact us and set up an appointment or you can reach us to schedule service online.