East
Find
Precision Wheel Alignment in Colorado Springs
Honest Accurate Auto Service provides state-of-the-art, professional wheel alignment services for your 2-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive vehicles in Colorado Springs. Our highly trained, ASE certified technicians can make the necessary alignment adjustments to your car or truck’s steering and suspension components to ensure straight tracking and even tire wear.
What is a Wheel Alignment?
When your vehicle left the factory, it was carefully calibrated to ensure that all four wheels (or more, in the case of some trucks) stay straight on the road. Even small variations in the alignment can cause wear on your tires and suspension components.
A wheel alignment, whether a car or truck wheel alignment, adjusts the tilt of the tires from all directions. Some vehicles may have one or more tires with a slight tilt inward. Others may have crooked seating when viewed from above. Honest Accurate alignments include a careful diagnostic of the camber, toe and caster to correct these issues.
What are the Benefits?
Less Tire Wear: The most cost-effective benefit of a wheel alignment is less tire wear. With tires costing $100-$300 each, an alignment for $80–$135 can be a worthwhile part of your vehicle’s regular car maintenance program.
Better Fuel Mileage: Reduced rolling resistance helps your car perform to factory standards.
Peace of Mind: The comfort of knowing your car will go in the direction you point it.
Signs Your Car’s Alignment Needs to be Checked
How do you know if your car needs an alignment? It’s not always easy to tell just by driving. Here are some common signs to look for:
- Uneven tire wear: Are your tires wearing unevenly? Do you see more tread wear on the outside edges of your tires? If you observe either of these, it’s a good indicator that your car is out of alignment.
- Pulling while driving: Your car tends to drift or pull to the side when you are driving straight.
- Off-center steering wheel: If you are driving straight and your steering wheel is slightly off center, you should bring your vehicle in for inspection.
- It has been over 6,000 miles since your last inspection.
- Your vehicle is making unusual noises around the front end.
Common Causes of Misalignment
There are many ways your vehicle can shift out of alignment. Here are some potential causes you will want to watch out for while driving. If your vehicle has encountered any of these issues, it is worth your time to get the alignment checked.
- Everyday, normal driving can cause misalignment through worn parts or weakened springs or struts
- Carl accidents
- Small accidents like bumping the mailbox or driving off of a curb
- Potholes
- Curb checks
- Dirt roads/washboard
- Uneven tire wear
These issues can disrupt your suspension, knocking some of the highly calibrated components off kilter and causing your wheels to sit at improper angles. A tire alignment restores these angles to their correct specifications, allowing your wheels to sit straight and your vehicle to drive straight.
What to Expect at a Tire Alignment Appointment
So, what should you expect when you have a wheel alignment performed by one of our alignment experts? The process is performed utilizing state-of-the-art, computerized tire alignment equipment that will provide you with pre-alignment and post-alignment print-outs. These print-outs detail all the critical measurements that relate to measurable/definable suspension angles: toe, camber and castor.
Note: If your car or truck alignment falls into the manufacturer’s recommended specifications and adjustments are unnecessary, you will only be charged for an alignment check, not a full alignment.
Quick Facts: What You Need to Know About Alignment
— Heavy loads can influence an alignment, whether carrying them in the bed of a truck or towing a heavy trailer. If you work your vehicle hard, make an alignment inspection a top priority.
— Wheel alignments are unavoidable if you want to extend the life of your vehicle and prevent a never-ending string of visits to the tire shop.
— A vehicle alignment ensures a smoother ride, so it’s both practical and comfortable.
Why Choose Honest Accurate Auto Service for Your Automotive Heater Repair Needs?
- Great customer service
- Timely communication
- Complimentary shuttle service
- 3 year/36,000 mile nationwide warranty
Honest Accurate Can Perform:
- Toyota wheel alignment
- Honda wheel alignment
- Hyundai wheel alignment
- Nissan wheel alignment
- Mazda wheel alignment
- Jeep wheel alignment
- Chevrolet wheel alignment
- And alignments on many other much-loved vehicle makes and models
Frequently Asked Questions About Tire Alignment
The average time it takes to complete an alignment is typically one hour. More complex vehicles – or more complex alignment issues – can cause the process to take longer. Fortunately, Honest Accurate offers a courtesy shuttle service and a comfortable waiting area should your vehicle need a little extra time.
You’ve found it! When it comes to car alignment, Colorado Springs residents trust Honest Accurate Auto Service for all their automotive service and repair needs.
A standard 4-wheel alignment with no complications should take about an hour with our wheel alignment machines. Due to the intricacy of some model’s 4-wheel systems, calibration can take longer. However, our mechanics do not typically report exceeding the standard, even with 4-wheel drive.
You can drive for a long time with bad alignment, but it’s helpful to imagine the sound of a cash register ringing in each mile. That is because the cost of wheel alignment is significantly less than the cost of new tires or broken suspension. Every mile puts uneven wear on your tires and undue strain on your vehicle. If you have noted any of the signs your car’s alignment needs to be checked, bring it in as soon as possible.
Yes, a tire alignment is necessary. No vehicle can run for a lifetime with the factory settings.
You may need to schedule an alignment following your tire replacement. Your tire installation specialist will likely advise you if your vehicle’s tires have uneven wear.
Tire Alignment Colorado Springs Can Count On
Honest Accurate Auto Service is a local alignment shop that provides reliable service you can trust to keep you and your family safe when driving your car. You can rest assured your alignment will be completed accurately and professionally. Schedule an appointment today at either of our Colorado Springs locations: East Location: (719) 638-1800 or West Location: (719) 598-6306.
Read Tire and Alignment Tips
