What to Expect With an Alignment
1. Schedule Your Appointment
Whether scheduling online or over the phone be sure and let us know what you're experiencing so we can provide fast and accurate service advice.
2. Diagnostics and Inspections
Drop off your vehicle and the shop will get to work with inspections and diagnostics using the same equipment as the manufacturers to determine issues and next steps.
3. Digital Vehicle Inspection Report and Estimate
Following the diagnosis we will text you a digital vehicle inspection report, containing pictures and videos of our findings and recommendations.
4. Review and Approval
A service advisor will reach out to walk you through the findings and recommendations to determine how you would like to proceed, or you can approve work directly in your DVI.
5. Work Performed or Scheduled
Most work can be completed immediately, or scheduled based on parts and customer availability.
If you're concerned about the tread on your tires, we recommend the “penny test” to check your tread depth. Simply insert a penny into your tire's tread groove with Lincoln's head upside down and facing you. If you can see all of Lincoln's head, your tread depth is less than 2/32 inch and it's time to replace your tires.
Signs Your Vehicle Needs a Wheel Alignment
Misalignment rarely announces itself all at once. Most drivers notice one symptom and live with it until a second one appears. Catching these signs early protects your tires and keeps the repair straightforward.
Common indicators include:
- Vehicle Pulling to One Side: If your car drifts left or right without steering input, misalignment is a likely cause.
- Uneven or Rapid Tire Wear: Tread worn faster on one side than the other is a consistent alignment indicator.
- Off-Center Steering Wheel: A crooked steering wheel while driving straight points to wheels that aren’t properly aligned.
- Vibrations in the Steering Wheel: Unusual vibrations can result from misalignment affecting wheel balance.
Addressing these symptoms promptly supports safety, extends tire life, and supports better fuel efficiency.
Our Wheel Alignment Services
We match the service to the vehicle. Our ASE-certified technicians use the latest computerized alignment technology to detect a misalignment as small as one-tenth of a degree and restore your vehicle to original manufacturer settings. AWD and 4WD vehicles, common among Brentwood drivers, require full four-wheel correction to avoid under-correction that leaves the tire alignment incomplete. We confirm the right service type before any work begins.
We offer the following alignment services:
- Alignment Check: A diagnostic evaluation of your wheel angles to confirm whether they fall within original manufacturer settings before any adjustment is made.
- Front-End Alignment: Adjusts only the front wheels, suitable for vehicles with a solid rear axle.
- Four-Wheel Alignment: Aligns all four wheels, essential for all-wheel and four-wheel-drive vehicles and the most comprehensive tire alignment option available.
- Thrust Angle Alignment: Aligns the rear wheels to the vehicle’s centerline, supporting straight driving.
Call us at (615) 374-7518 or schedule online to book your appointment.
Why Brentwood Drivers Choose Our Alignment Shop
From the moment you schedule to the moment you drive away, every part of the experience is designed around one thing: helping you understand what’s happening with your vehicle and feel confident in the work being done.
Precision Diagnostics & Transparent Results
After we run diagnostics, we send you a digital vehicle inspection report with photos and videos showing exactly what our technicians found. You review the findings and approve the work before anything is done to your vehicle.
Convenience Built Into Every Visit
We offer complimentary shuttle service so you can go about your day while your vehicle is serviced. A comfortable waiting area and free Wi-Fi are available if you’d rather stay. Our owner is on-site, which means there’s someone accountable when you have questions.
We also work with all major extended warranty providers. If your vehicle is covered, confirm your coverage when you schedule and we can handle the rest.
An Industry-Leading Warranty
Every service we perform is backed by our 3-year/36,000-mile Nice difference.® warranty, honored at any Christian Brothers Automotive location nationwide. Whether you’re home or traveling, your service is covered.
Ranked #1 Six Years Running
Christian Brothers Automotive ranked number one in Customer Satisfaction Among Aftermarket Full-Service Maintenance and Repair Providers in the J.D. Power 2025 Aftermarket Service Index Study, the sixth consecutive year at number one. That recognition belongs to the franchise network, and it reflects the standard every location, including ours, is held to. (Source: jdpower.com/awards)
Ready to get your wheels back in line? Call us at (615) 374-7518 or schedule your alignment online. We can take it from there.
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FAQs
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Q. "What is the difference between a wheel alignment and a wheel balance?"Wheel alignment is the term for how your wheels sit when mounted to your car and wheel balancing is what’s done to perfectly balance the weight of a tire and wheel assembly so that it travels evenly.
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Q. "How often should I get a wheel alignment?"We recommend every 6,000 miles or when you experience signs of misalignment.
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Q. "What causes bad alignment?"Normal wear and tear can eventually cause your car to come out of alignment, but perhaps a more sudden occurrence would be things like hitting potholes, bumping curbs, or even minor accidents. Click here to read more on the causes and consequences of bad alignment.
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Q. "Do you offer a shuttle service?"Yes! we understand you have a full schedule. Whether you need to get to work, school, or need to attend to other responsibilities, we can take you where you need to go. Click here to learn more.
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Q. "Do you offer a warranty?"As part of our Nice difference.® commitment to providing our customers the best auto service experience possible, we also offer a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on all the work that we do. We offer this warranty at every Christian Brothers Automotive nationwide, and it will be honored at any location, regardless of which branch did the initial work.
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Q. "Can you provide service under my extended warranty?"Yes. At Christian Brothers Automotive, we work with all major extended warranty providers to make needed repairs for our customers. If you have an extended warranty, you can discuss your carrier with our team when scheduling an appointment and confirm that the work will be covered. You can find a partial list of the extended warranty companies we work with here.
Have more Questions?
Our friendly auto service experts have the answers.
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