On your all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle, alignment is key to keeping you in control of your vehicle. Since all four wheels of your car can turn, all four wheels are susceptible to misalignment. When your wheels get out of alignment, that can severely affect your tires and driving. That’s why we offer four-wheel alignment services at our service center at Germain Toyota of Columbus, and it’s why we’re always happy to help you with your alignment needs.
A four-wheel alignment starts by raising your car and placing high-tech cameras on all four wheels. These cameras measure the three angles of your wheel, known as camber, caster, and toe-in, and send that information to the computer. The computer then calculates the corrections necessary to get your car’s wheels back into proper alignment, and our certified technicians take that calculation and adjust your wheels accordingly. Once everything’s adjusted, our technicians will test your vehicle and ensure everything is adjusted correctly.
The best time to align your wheels is before they go out of alignment. That’s why it’s important to check your alignment regularly. While your tires might not naturally go out of alignment for a couple of years or more, there are always surprises on the road that can push them away from proper alignment. That’s why it’s recommended that you should check your wheels’ alignment every six months or so to make sure that your wheels haven’t slipped away from their proper position.
While it may not seem like a big deal that your wheels move a little in one direction or another, misalignment can cause many problems. First, you can lose control of your vehicle because misaligned wheels can be pointed inward, upwards, or in a number of ways. Another problem is that misaligned wheels can cause unnatural wear on your tires, and that will make your tires wear out faster. Misalignment will cost you more money in tires because you’ll be wearing through your tires improperly and too fast.
Our service center is the primary provider of Toyota all-wheel alignment for Columbus, Gahanna, Pickerington, Pataskala, Reynoldsburg, and the surrounding areas. Our state-of-the-art facility has a comfortable waiting area where you can relax during our extended or Saturday service hours. You can enjoy our free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs while you wait, as well as our complimentary coffee and beverage bar. Set up your appointment online or call today!