If your car drifts to one side and you have to turn the steering wheel away from the center position to drive straight, that is a good indication that your wheels are out of alignment. “What could have caused this?”, you ask yourself. Perhaps it was when you ran over that curb the other day while trying to parallel park. Or perhaps it was from when you ran over that pothole that sits in the middle of your route home from work. Whatever the cause of your car drifting to the left or right, it is important to know if it is even due to your wheels being dislodged from their proper alignment.
First you should make sure you eliminate the possibility of under inflated tires. That being said, you should go to your car to check your tire pressure. Under-inflated tires can also cause a vehicle to pull to one side, so eliminate that possibility first. If your tires are inflated properly, and your car alignment still seems off, then it’s definitely time to take your vehicle in for a wheel alignment.
There is no real recommended schedule on when you should go to get your wheels realigned, so when you should go to get it done is open ended. If your vehicle tracks straight ahead like a compass arrow, then it’s safe to say you aren’t due for an alignment any time soon. Even if this is the case, Acura Carland still recommends getting your wheel alignment checked out annually. Otherwise, you run the risk of your tires wearing unevenly.
If you do find yourself in need of a wheel alignment after reading this, schedule a service visit with us today! Acura Carland is always here for your auto needs!
