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IS YOUR CAR VIBRATING WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS? IT MAY NEED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
Recently, Calvin from Centurion brought in his wife Mia’s Ford Explorer because she’d been experiencing a vibration in the steering wheel when driving at medium-to-high speeds. He indicated that the problem had gradually gotten worse over the course of ‘a few weeks’.
At Auto Care and Diagnostics (ACD) Edenvale, the first step in our diagnostics process when it comes to ride disturbance concerns is to take the vehicle for a short test drive to verify the symptoms. Once the road test was completed, we then put the vehicle up on a hoist so a technician can inspect the suspension and the tires.
If your tires are worn irregularly, your car may need an alignment
It didn’t take long to figure out why Mia was experience road vibrations: the tires were badly worn in an irregular pattern. In fact, the tires were almost completely bald on one side! But how can a tire wear so much on one side but not the other?
When a vehicle’s wheels are misaligned, it can literally create a condition where the tires are making contact with the road on one side more than the other. And over time, that can cause a pattern of wear that negatively affects ride comfort and if neglected long enough, can actually be dangerous to drive.
Wheel alignments are an important part of car maintenance, and alignments should be performed on a regular basis.
A wheel alignment ensures that your car’s wheels are pointed in the right direction, which helps improve your fuel economy and keep your tires in good condition.
There are a few things you can do to make sure your car gets the best possible wheel alignment.
Follow these 3 steps to ensure your car’s wheels are aligned properly.
1. Make sure you bring your vehicle to a licensed repair facility.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommended service intervals for wheel alignments.
3. Insist that only high-quality parts and accessories be used getting your car serviced.
If you’re overdue for a wheel alignment, take your car in and have the professionals take a look. They’ll be able to realign your wheels and get you back on the road in no time.
Auto Care and Diagnostics (ACD) Edenvale that has been providing quality car care to the community for over 15 years. We offer a full line of auto-repair services in Edenvale, from oil changes and tune-ups to brake repairs, tires and wheel alignments.
Our team of technicians are experienced and qualified to perform a wheel alignment on any make or model of car. We use the latest technology and equipment to ensure that your wheels are aligned properly and that your car drives like new again.
Contact Auto Care and Diagnostics (ACD) Edenvale today to schedule your service!
