Protecting your car, truck, or utility vehicle’s Wheel alignment means being alert to the hazards on the road. Some things can be avoided; others can’t. If you knock your wheels out of alignment, HCS Auto Repair can realign the wheels. We can also realign them every two years, which is the general recommendation for this service. Let’s talk about the road hazards that Knock wheels out of alignment below.
Accidents
You may not be able to avoid an automobile accident, but you can have your alignment checked afterward. In fact, even if you’ve only been in a minor fender-bender, you should have your automobile inspected for hidden damage such as misaligned wheels or other suspension problems.
Bumps
It may also be difficult to avoid every bump in the road, but you can slow down and go over them carefully. You may be worried about the drivers behind you, or you may be in a rush. Regardless, flying over a bump, including a speedbump, too fast can definitely damage your Wheel Alignment. Slow down.
Construction
Another thing that can be difficult to avoid is road construction. If there is an alternate route that you can take to get to your destination, use it. Otherwise, slow down out of respect for the construction workers but also out of respect for your vehicle. The construction’s uneven pavement and road covers can damage your tires and knock your wheels out of alignment if you are driving too fast.
Curbs
It’s also important to pay attention to curbs when you parallel park or turn corners. We’ve all hit the curb before; there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. This being said, when you may contact with the curb, you knock the wheel inward and mess up your wheel alignment. Take it slow.
Markers
Parking space markers are there to prevent you from pulling out of the parking space in a forward direction. It’s important that you pull into parking spaces slowly so you don’t make contact with the parking space markers. Doing so can push your front wheels backward.
Potholes
Finally, don’t worry about the drivers behind you or the fact that you are running late. It is crucial that you drive through potholes as slowly as possible. Potholes are one of the worst things for your car, truck, or utility vehicle’s tires and wheels.
Call HCS Auto Repair in Springdale, AR, today to schedule an appointment for a wheel alignment check and service if it has been more than two years since you have had your wheels aligned.
