Though it can be so subtle that you do not notice, the alignment of your car’s wheels can become altered from the stress of daily driving. This can negatively affect your vehicle’s gas mileage and driveability, and also cause premature tire wear and tear.
A simple way to fix the wheel alignment on your Nissan car is our wheel alignment service here at our Nissan service center.
What Is Wheel Alignment?
Wheel alignment refers to the adjustment of the angle of your car’s wheels so that they are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other. Wheel alignment ensures that your Nissan Rogue or other Nissan model tracks correctly and will also help it drive straight on level roads. It also improves the life of your tires.
What Causes Wheels to Become Out of Alignment?
Over time, normal settling of the car’s suspension, plus fatigue of springs and bushings, will gradually alter the wheel alignment. Also, mishaps and everyday driving occurrences can push a car’s wheels out of alignment. These include things such as:
- Hitting a pothole
- Going over big bumps
- Rubbing up against a curb
- Rolling over debris
How Can You Tell if Wheels are Misaligned?
Wheel alignment is often very subtle. Because the measurements can be very fine, you may not notice it with a quick look at your car’s wheels. Here are some signs that your wheels may be out of alignment:
- Steering wheel drives off-center
- Drifting left and right
- Handling is harder to control
Alignment Services
Here at Hall Nissan Virginia Beach, we offer wheel alignment services with our Hunter Machine. We also give you a computerized printout of vehicle specs, as well as measure your tire pressure and tread depth.
Schedule an alignment appointment today at our Nissan service center.