Wheel Alignment and Balancing
Tire alignment is fundamental to providing a comfortable, smooth, ride while also keeping your tires in prime condition
If your car's tires aren't properly aligned, it's going to result in accelerated wear and tear on the tire tread, steering issues, and potentially even more significant suspension issues. That’s why we take your tire alignment seriously and make sure it's part of any routine inspection that's carried out on your vehicle.
When you bring your vehicle to one of our locally managed GreatWater 360 Auto Care network of shops, you can rest assured that we'll thoroughly inspect it to ensure that more than just your tires are in good shape, but that your wheels are in alignment as well.
How Do Wheel Alignments Work
Despite it being called a "wheel alignment," this service actually consists of adjusting the vehicle suspension so that the wheels are all parallel with each other and experience even tread wear. A car alignment often means making an adjustment to the vehicle caster, camber, toe, and ride height. The process uses a special alignment machine to make these adjustments - with the end result being better tread wear and a better steering response.
Even tread wear and improved steering are just two of the key benefits of wheel alignment - but there are others. Drivers will often experience better fuel economy and their ride will be safer overall whenever their car is put in drive and hits the road.
Signs Your Vehicle Needs a Realignment
So how do you know whether your vehicle could use an alignment? There are a few things to take note of that could indicate a problem. For instance:
- Is your vehicle veering when you're driving straight?
- Are you having trouble steering or keeping your vehicle driving straight?
- Is there excessive or unusual tread wear on your tires?
- Is the steering wheel not coming back to a straight position after making a turn?
- Do you feel your vehicle vibrating, especially when you're traveling at high speeds?
If you've answered yes to any of these questions, it could be time to see a local expert to have your vehicle serviced.
Failure to seek service could lead to some serious safety and driving issues. In fact, if your vehicle's alignment is out of whack, issues could get to the point where the suspension becomes significantly damaged. This can put even more stress on your tires and other vehicle components and lead to accelerated wear and tear throughout the vehicle.
Find A Shop in Our Network
Why Choose a Local GreatWater Affiliated Shop
As full-service auto centers, we do everything at our network of local shops - from a routine oil change to a front-end alignment. And when you drop your vehicle off at a GreatWater 360 Auto Care endorsed shop, you can rest assured that any repair or service will be done right so your vehicle can run better for longer—and to prove it, we back our work with an industry-leading 3 Year/36,000 Mile Nationwide Warranty. It's just one of the benefits our local shops experience being part of the GreatWater network.
For more information on wheel alignments and if your vehicle needs service, locate your nearest GreatWater 360 affiliated service center and schedule an appointment today.
GreatWater 360 Auto Care is Here to Help!
At GreatWater, our oil change service is anything but routine. As a team, we’re committed to always going the extra mile to make sure the job is done right the first time–that’s why we back all of our repairs with the GreatWater Guarantee, an industry-leading 3 Year/36,000 mile nationwide warranty. Locate your nearest GreatWater 360 Auto Care center and book your next oil change with us today. Your car will thank you.
