Spanish Fork Auto Repair

There are many reasons for keep your car or truck tires in line with each other. Proper alignment will help you get the most out your tire investment. A car that is aligned properly will also be more fuel efficient. To give you an idea of what I am talking about, have you ever found yourself trading one grocery cart for another because you know that you will have to constantly correct its direction, or it feels like something is dragging it down. Why should you have to put the extra effort into getting this cart through the store? This is generally due to the fact that one or more of the wheel’s have been impacted sufficiently enough to bend its mounting position out of alignment. Some of the things to watch for with your car or truck. Is the steering wheel in the 12 O’clock position when you’re driving straight down the road? Does it go straight down the road if you let go of the wheel on a flat level road surface? Are all of your tires wearing evenly? If you ... read more

All You Need to Know About Car Wheel Alignment Why care about your car wheel alignment? Well, if you’ve ever driven in a car that is extremely out of alignment, it may seem obvious. Having to turn the steering wheel just to keep the vehicle pointed straight is a nuisance at best and a flat-out hazard at worst. But even subtle misalignment issues will cost you over the long-run in the form of fuel inefficiency and accelerated wear and tear on your tires. Here’s all you need to know to protect your car’s alignment, recognize when something’s off, and communicate with your auto shop when it’s time to take your car to the professionals. What Causes a Car to Need Alignment Services? Knocking your car out of alignment can happen as suddenly as bouncing over a pothole you didn’t see or sliding into a curb during a snowstorm. But it can happen gradually too as your car’s suspension parts experience unavoidable wear ... read more