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Take control of your car’s wheel alignment at Z Auto Service, conveniently located in Englewood, CO. Our locally-owned auto repair shop provides quality, focused alignment services to eliminate car pull, prevent uneven tire wear, and correct vehicle handling issues to ensure your safety and stability when driving on any Colorado road. We service all brands of cars, trucks, and SUVs from Honda to Toyota to Ford, Subaru, Buick, Chrysler, and more, no matter the model.

Our satisfied clients can vouch for our customer-centric approach, providing friendly, reliable service. Our team is made up of skilled, ASE-certified technicians whose outstanding work and use of quality parts is covered by our Technet 36-month/36,000-mile nationwide warranty. Contact us to schedule an appointment today at our Englewood, CO, location, or check out our other stores in Denver, Littleton, or Lakewood, CO. Let our team set your car back on the straight and narrow today!

The Truth About Wheel Alignment Issues

We all have probably heard at least once that our car, truck, or SUV needs alignment services. Nevertheless, most people are still confused about what it really is and how it can affect your driving. We often have customers come in and complain that their car shakes when driving at higher speeds, the steering wheel pulls left or right, or pulsates when braking suddenly. None of the above has anything to do with the vehicle’s alignment itself.

Wheel alignment is the adjustment of tire angles set by the vehicle manufacturer in order to set your tires in the perfect position to drive straight and prevent uneven wear. That is why wheel alignment will affect only your tire wear. However, wheels that are not properly aligned can cause more wheel alignment issues than that. For instance, your vehicle’s handling can be affected—your car pulls to one side when driving, or you have other steering issues. If your vehicle won’t drive straight on the roads of Englewood, CO, bring your wheel alignment issues to the trusted auto repair technicians at Z Auto Service. Our ASE-certified technicians are ready to restore proper safety and handling to keep your vehicle running smoothly in Englewood, CO, Highlands Ranch, and other surrounding locations.

Signs of Wheel Misalignment

  • Uneven Tire Wear. You will probably be told that you need wheel alignment services after a technician lifts your car to examine the tires. It is visible and easy to spot. When you buy new tires, it’s recommended that you get proper wheel alignment, because if the wheels are not properly aligned, your tires will wear unevenly, causing premature tire wear.

  • Steering System Pulling. If uneven tire wear is severe, the car pulls to one side or the other when driving. Nevertheless, it is important to keep in mind that sometimes natural road pulling occurs due to road imperfections, though this kind of pulling will be occasional and appear only on particular routes. If pulling is caused by misalignment, you will feel pulling all the time.

  • Crooked Steering Wheel. If you notice that your car’s steering wheel is turned crooked even when you are driving straight down the road, that means the wheel alignment is probably off. 

How Often Are Wheel Alignment Services Needed?

Wheel misalignment will also negatively impact gas mileage, braking, and stopping power, but is underestimated by many of us before it is too late. The good news is that you do not need wheel alignment services regularly. After it is done, you will likely be good until you purchase a new set of tires in a couple of years or so unless you hit or run something over. Do not wait till the last second—get your wheel alignment checked at Z Auto Service. Make sure to contact us by phone or schedule an appointment online before you come in, and do not be shy to ask us questions. Our reliable team will provide great customer service, get your wheels aligned so they drive straight, and set you up with new tires if the old ones are worn.

 

Book Your Wheel Alignment Appointment Now!

The key to a car that drives straight and smooth on any Englewood, CO road is to get its angles adjusted through quality vehicle alignment services for your new set tires or pre-existing ones. In addition, our shop offers related auto repair services for your suspension and steering system that can’t be solved through a routine vehicle alignment. Conveniently located in Englewood, CO, with other locations including Lakewood, Littleton, and Denver, CO, Z Auto Service is your go-to automotive service center to get your car back on track. Schedule your wheel alignment appointment online or contact us by phone today. We make your vehicle’s control and safety our top priority!