Mike Schulte's Auto Repair
2985 STATE ROAD AA HOLTS SUMMIT, MO 65043 | 573.295.6181
When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard in Holts Summit or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday Missouri driving can cause your vehicle wheels to be out of alignment. This can lead to expensive premature tire and suspension wear.
Here are some alignment basics from Mike Schulte's Auto Repair:
The first angle is called toe: Do the wheels point in towards each other or away from each other at the front of the tire?
The next angle is called camber: Do the wheels tip in or out at the top?
And finally, there is castor. Castor measures the angle where the front axles attach to the vehicle.
The ideal alignment for your vehicle was designed by its engineers. Mike Schulte's Auto Repair alignment service starts with an inspection of the steering and suspension to see if anything's bent, broken or worn out. Then the Mike Schulte's Auto Repair technician will look at tire condition. From there, the vehicle is put on an alignment rack and an initial alignment reading is taken. The wheels are then aligned to manufacturer's specifications.
Your owner's manual probably has a recommendation for how often your vehicle alignment should be checked – usually every couple of years. If you suspect an alignment problem with your vehicle, get it checked at Mike Schulte's Auto Repair before you suffer expensive tire or suspension damage.
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Mike Schulte's Auto Repair
573-295-6181
2985 State Road AA
Holts Summit, Missouri 65043