When You Need Wheel Alignment
Regarding the signs pointing towards a wheel alignment, drivers report many symptoms from their cars, trucks, and SUVs, ranging from minor inconveniences to major safety hazards. More specifically, misaligned wheels can cause things like a vehicle pulling to one side, uneven or rapid tire wear, tire damage, a crooked steering wheel, difficulty controlling your steering wheel, squealing tires, shaking or vibrations at the steering wheel, loose or unresponsive steering, and generally poor on-road performance and stability. Of course, any of these side effects can be unsettling to drivers, which is why Caton Auto Clinic is here for walk-ins and last-minute scheduling. We understand the importance of vehicle safety and would rather have you swing by for a quick inspection than risk getting into an accident, so please do not hesitate to come see us during our weekday hours: Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 5pm.
Here for the Long Term
Whether you need urgent or preventative wheel alignment, the professionals at Caton Auto Clinic are here to help with all things wheel and tire care. If you have a new, used, foreign, or domestic nameplate, we can bring it in for an inspection and have you aligned and back on the road driving in no time. With our certified technicians, extensive service bay capacity, decades-long track record, and constant investment in cutting-edge technology, training, and people, no better automotive solution exists than ours. Of course, even if you don’t need a full-blown wheel alignment, we can be here for tire checks, wheel inspections, suspension alignment, and other related upkeep. At the same time, you sit back and relax in our comfortable lounge area. We’ve been around for nearly five decades and can’t wait to continue our journey in premier-quality car care. Come see us for a wheel alignment today!
FAQ’s
What does an alignment do?
An alignment adjusts the driving angles of your suspension. The goal is to make sure that your tires and wheels are centered with your steering wheel and the road. There are three phases to an alignment, Camber, Caster, and Toe.
Camber– This is how your wheel tilts when viewed from the front or the back. A camber reading out of specification can cause inner or outer tread wear.
Caster– The caster is the measurement of the wheel front or backward when looking at the side of a vehicle. Out of adjustment caster can make the vehicle feel like it isn’t going straight.
Toe– Toe is the angle at which the wheel points. When the steering wheel is straight both wheels should be pointed straight forward. Bad toe measurements can cause tire wear!
If you are at a shop that is not performing all three phases you may still have issues when you leave! Make sure to ask about doing all three phases of the alignment!
Will an alignment fix the vibrations in my car when I drive?
No, an alignment will not fix any vibrations. While a bad alignment could eventually cause tires to wear improperly which created the vibration, just doing an alignment without replacing the defective tires will not fix your issue. Some other reasons for vibrations are:
- tires out of balance
- bent wheels
- cupped tires
- suspension issues
