Volkswagen Wheel Alignment Service Near Slidell, LA

What a Wheel Alignment Really Means

A wheel alignment is the process of changing the angles of the wheels based on steering and suspension to go back to what they were when the vehicle was first driven off the lot. These angles can change when you hit a pothole or curb or when you’re involved in an accident. They can also go out of alignment from everyday driving. A special machine is used for the alignment that reads the smallest measurements and adjusts the angles back to the original specifications.

Why an Alignment is Needed

Even tiny changes in the angles cause your tires to wear differently. The tires may wear unevenly, causing them to be replaced sooner than normal. It can make steering more difficult and cause an accident. Tires that aren’t aligned correctly reduce gas efficiency as well.

Signs That Your Wheels Need Aligned

Your vehicle will show signs of misalignment, which means you need to schedule service soon. Some of these signs include:

• Vehicle pulls to one side when you’re driving in a straight line.
• Steering wheel turns to one side when you’re driving in a straight line.
• If the steering wheel doesn’t return to the center after a turn easily, it could indicate alignment issues.
• You may need to make constant corrections in your driving.
• One or more tires have excessive wear in one area.

Even if you don’t notice any issues, your alignment needs to be checked twice a year. The technicians can check the measurements and let you know if alignment is needed before it damages your tires.

Other times when you need alignment:

• You buy new tires.
• You put a lift kit on or lower your vehicle.
• You replace any suspension parts.
• You’re involved in an accident or hit a curb.
• It has been over a year since the last alignment.

If you need to replace a suspension component, do that before having an alignment. If you don’t, the bad part will pull the vehicle out of alignment again.

Schedule Alignment with Premier Volkswagen of Harvey

Our Service Department can check your alignment and let you know if a realignment is needed. You can schedule service online or call us to talk to a staff member for an appointment. We provide a comfortable waiting area for you to relax while we work on your vehicle or a shuttle service if you don’t want to wait for the work to be completed.

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