It’s important that you keep your wheels aligned so you can control your automobile. Generally, the wheels should be aligned every two years. Willoughby Hills Auto Repair would be happy to align your wheels when they need it. Signs that they do include pulling to the side a crooked steering wheel logo. The following road hazards can easily knock your wheels out of alignment.
Auto Accidents
We hope you are never involved in an automobile accident, but if you are, the impact will jar your vehicle’s body and likely knock the wheels out of alignment. Even if the incident is minor, it’s important to have your vehicle inspected to make sure there isn’t any hidden damage such as misaligned wheels.
Road Bumps
Naturally, you have no choice at times but to drive over bumpy roads. If you are stuck on about the road, slow down and take it easy to prevent jarring your wheels up and down. This motion can knock your wheels out of alignment, damage your suspension, and chew up the tire treads.
Curbs/Corners
Curbs and corners can wreak havoc on your wheel alignment if you may contact with them. For example, if you hit the curb while driving around a corner, you will knock that wheel inward. This cannot only knock the wheel out of alignment but also damage the tire if you hit the curb hard enough.
Space Markers
Markers at the end of parking spaces are designed to prevent you from pulling forward. You may think that you should pull into the parking space until your front tires hit the marker. This actually pushes the tires backward. Pull into the space slowly and stop before the tires make contact with the marker.
Potholes
If you’ve ever driven through a pothole too fast you know how hard this is on your automobile. You can literally feel the wheels being jolted in many different directions. As such, it’s crucial that you drive through potholes as slow as possible. Potholes can cause severe tire and suspension damage.
Road Construction
Finally, road construction can also knock your wheels out of alignment if you drive too fast through the construction zone. Aside from the road covers and uneven pavement, construction zones may also be filled with debris that can damage your tires and suspension. Take it slow.
Willoughby Hills Auto Repair in Willoughby Hills, OH, can realign your wheels if they are out of alignment. Call us today to schedule an appointment.