Wheel alignments might not be a service you’ve thought much about for your European car. But Motor City European Repair wants you to know that wheel alignments truly are an essential service. Here’s what you need to know.
It’s Easy to Forget Wheel Alignments, but Your Car Will Remind You
Wheel alignment is one of those services that just doesn’t stick in the mind of most car owners. Oil changes seem a lot more urgent, and yet a wheel alignment can be just as important. Proper alignment on your car’s wheels helps with handling and with safety, both of which are huge concerns for a European car.
A Variety of Situations Affect Wheel Alignment
So, what exactly sends your car’s wheels out of alignment? Oddly enough, driving itself is the biggest culprit. That’s because every little bump that your wheels hit can knock them just a teensy bit out of alignment. If you’ve got other issues, like living in an area with a lot of potholes, that problem can be even bigger. But your driving habits factor in as well. If you’re outdriving what you can see, you might be hitting more obstacles than you really should be.
Getting Ahead of Misalignment
Your car’s owner’s manual has some suggestions for you about when to schedule wheel alignments and it’s important to check out that list. You can also be proactive about checking your car’s wheel alignment. Because it’s something that can very easily occur, you might want to schedule a wheel alignment check every other oil change. Or you can piggyback this service with another that you know you’ll keep.
Can You Be Overdue for a Wheel Alignment?
Is it really possible to be overdue for a wheel alignment? Sadly, yes. If you leave the alignment issues for too long, they affect tire wear as well as suspension and steering parts. All of this can have a huge impact on how your European car handles. You may find also that you’re replacing your car’s tires far more often than you really should have to.
Keeping your European car in the best possible working order is what we’re all about here at Motor City European Repair in Farmington, MI. If you suspect that your wheels need aligning, just reach out and set up an appointment. We’ll be happy to test your wheel alignment for you and get that corrected and get you back out on the road again quickly.
