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When your vehicle’s alignment is off, it can have a significant impact on your safety. Misalignment affects the steering, durability of tires and the suspension; all of which can impact your safety. Different vehicle models have their alignment specifications, which are put in place by the manufacturer. Here at Santa Cruz Toyota in Santa Cruz County, we use a computerized alignment device that is pre-loaded with the alignment specifications of every vehicle model. We offer all types of wheel alignment services, including alignment checks, two-wheel alignments, and four-wheel alignments.
Proper wheel alignment is essential when comes to the protection of your tires, your vehicle and all the people inside the vehicle. It’s not always apparent that there are issues with the wheel alignment, but some signs to be aware of may include: your vehicle pulling to the right or the left, the tires wearing quickly and unevenly or a squealing sign while turning or accelerating.
Alignment means that your vehicle’s suspension needs adjustments. The suspension is what ensures the tires are pointing straight down the road when the vehicle is properly aligned. If the alignment goes out, it leads to steering issues and irregular wear on the tires. An alignment check is a process of finding the misalignment and returning it to proper angles.
Alignment is a complex topic that covers a range of terms and a variety of parts. When the wheels are out of alignment, the tires aren’t pointing in the correct direction, which affects your steering, suspension, and safety. Here at Santa Cruz Toyota in Santa Cruz County, we provide all types of alignment services for the residents of Live Oak, Soquel, and Aptos, CA, including:
Aligns the front wheels of your vehicle and are typically done on vehicles that have a solid rear axle; the rear wheels are also inspected to ensure the front and rear wheels are aligned.
Four-wheel alignments are useful for vehicles that have 4-wheel independent suspension or a front-wheel-drive vehicle with adjustable rear suspension. 4-wheel alignments include aligning and adjusting the caster, camber, and toe on the front wheels and camber and toe on the rear wheels.
Manufacturers generally recommend that your vehicle have an alignment inspection and adjustment about every six months. When your vehicle is properly aligned, the tires have the correct pressure and you drive semi-conservatively, it will continue to run at its peak performance. When you’re due for wheel alignment, stop by Santa Cruz Toyota service center in Santa Cruz County.
