Before An Alignment is Performed
Our expert technicians visually inspect and test your car’s suspension components to ensure that the chassis is ready to be aligned prior to performing the service. This is a very important step, because if you try to align a chassis with worn out components, your car or truck will come out of alignment the moment it’s driven down the road.
Drivers are sometimes surprised to find out that they need more than just an alignment, but remember, without properly functioning tie rods, ball joints, shocks, struts, and racks and pinion systems, a proper alignment cannot be performed in the first place.
How does a car get out of alignment?
A car, truck or SUV can get out of alignment for a number of reasons. Driving over damaged roads, curbs, or the general wear and tear of parts due to a vehicle’s high mileage can easily throw a car out of alignment.
Snowy Chicago winters also have an impact on the roads, leaving them littered with potholes and uneven cracks. Both are a strong contributor to the misalignment of wheels, no matter the make or model of your car.