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Gradual wear and tear from everyday driving can wreak havoc on your wheel alignment and suspension system. Wheel alignment service should be performed annually, along with a tire tread check and tire rotation. A wheel alignment service involves adjusting the angles of the wheels so they are perfectly parallel to each other and perpendicular to the ground. The angles of your wheels that will be adjusted to achieve proper alignment are the camber, caster, and toe. 

 

If your wheels are out of alignment, you may notice that your vehicle pulls to one side or the other, and your tires will wear unevenly and quickly. Misalignment is caused by common things such as slamming into a pothole, smacking a curb or something like a rock, and regular bumps and bangs of daily driving. Your owner's manual or repair shop will provide a recommended wheel alignment service schedule for periodically checking your alignment and making sure it is at factory specifications. 

 

Increase Fuel Efficiency: When your vehicle is misaligned, your wheels aren’t working together the way that they should. Your engine will have to work harder to move your vehicle, which will increase the amount of fuel your vehicle consumes. 

 

Smoother Driving: When your car’s wheels are out of alignment, you will usually notice that your vehicle drifts slightly to the right or left even though you are steering straight ahead. Proper wheel alignment will give you a smooth and comfortable ride. 

 

Fewer Repairs: Properly preventative maintenance of your car, truck, SUV, helps it to run better. Ignoring wheel alignment issues can cause more damages to your suspension system. Regular wheel alignment service can prevent those issues and the costly repair bill they come with. 

 

Extended Tire Life:  Misalignment will cause uneven and rapid tire wear. When your tires are properly aligned, they will work together and take you a lot further, and you won’t have to buy new tires sooner than you need to.

 

You should get your tires aligned and balanced every 6,000 miles, or at the time new tires are installed. Wheel alignment can help your tires last longer, perform better, and consume less fuel. At Collier Goodyear Car Care Center in Naples, FL, we've got the latest in alignment equipment and trained alignment techs to bring your car's wheel alignment back into spec again. Schedule an appointment for a  wheel alignment or any of our other auto repair services in Naples, FL.