Signs It's Time For A Wheel Alignment

Although an actual inspection is needed to confirm if your vehicle is misaligned, there are four tell-tale signs that let you know your wheels are likely misaligned!

1. Your Car Pulls To The Left or Right
One of the easiest signs to identify is when your car pulls to a particular side when driving. It's normal for slight pulling to the left or right, however if you find you have to constantly steer to keep straight - you've likely got an alignment problem.

2. Your Steering Wheel is Off Center
A crooked steering wheel is often a sign of a misaligned vehicle. Your steering wheel was designed to be dead center. When you drive down a straight road, check to see where your steering wheel is aligned. An easy way to identify this is to check if the logo in the middle is centered.

3. Car or Steering Wheel Shaking
When you're accelerating, your vehicle or steering wheel should not be vibrating to the point you feel it in your hands. When your vehicle shakes when driving, it may indicate several issues, one of them being wheel misalignment. An ASE-Certified technician would need to diagnose the issue to validate if the cause is misalignment or a separate concern.

4. Abnormally Quick Tire Wear
Tire wear is a great indicator of vehicle issues. Tire wear should be evenly spread on the inside and outside. Using your own eyes, or a trained mechanic, you can quickly identify abnormal tire wear. Similar to car shaking, abnormal tire wear can indicate different issues, one of them being wheel misalignment.