Wheel Alignment

Your vehicle will experience alignment issues when the suspension and steering systems are not operating at their desired angles. Out-of-alignment conditions are most often caused by spring sag or suspension wear (ball joints, bushings, etc.) on an older vehicle. Alignment problems can also be the result of driving over a pothole or curb, or a change in the height of the vehicle (lowered or raised); regardless of age.

It's important to perform the right type of wheel alignment on your vehicle. It's critical to balance your tire's tread ware. This will increase your vehicle's performance. By scheduling frequent wheel alignments, you will usually save as much in tire wear as the tires cost. Alignment of your tires and wheels should be considered routine, preventive maintenance. At McCorkendale Auto Service, our auto technicians align the vehicle to the preferred settings to make the ride smooth and lengthen the tire life.

What Happens if your Car is Out of Alignment?

Incorrect alignment settings will usually result in more rapid tire wear. Alignment should be inspected whenever new tires or suspension components are installed, and any time unusual tire wear patterns appear. Alignment should also be inspected after the vehicle drives over a large pothole, or hits a curb.

Types of Alignment Services

McCorkendale Auto Services offers a front-end alignment and four-wheel alignment.

Front-End Alignment

During a front-end alignment, we measure and adjust the front axle's angles. Front-end alignments work for some vehicles featuring a solid rear axle, but confirming that the front tires are positioned directly in front of the rear tires is also important.

Four-Wheel Alignment

On all vehicles with four-wheel independent suspensions or front-wheel drive vehicles with adjustable rear suspensions, the appropriate alignment is a four-wheel alignment. This procedure "squares" the vehicle, and measures and adjusts the rear and front axle angles.