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
Recognizing the signs of misalignment early can prevent costly repairs and enhance your driving experience.
Common indicators include:
- Vehicle Pulling to One Side: If your car drifts left or right without steering input, it may indicate misalignment.
- Uneven or Rapid Tire Wear: Uneven tread wear, especially on one side of the tire, often points to alignment issues.
- Off-Center Steering Wheel: A crooked steering wheel while driving straight suggests misaligned wheels.
- Vibrations in the Steering Wheel: Unusual vibrations can be a result of misalignment affecting wheel balance.
Addressing these symptoms promptly can improve safety, extend tire life, and enhance fuel efficiency.
Our Wheel Alignment Services
At Christian Brothers Automotive Brentwood, we offer comprehensive wheel alignment services tailored to your vehicle's needs.
We can help you with:
- 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.
- Thrust Angle Alignment: Aligns the rear wheels to the vehicle's centerline, ensuring straight driving.
Our ASE-certified technicians use state-of-the-art computerized equipment to detect even the smallest misalignments, restoring your vehicle to manufacturer specifications.
Contact us at (615) 374-7518 or online to schedule an appointment today!
Why Choose Us?
Choosing us means opting for quality, transparency, and exceptional customer care.
Here's how we set ourselves apart:
- Experienced Technicians: Our ASE-certified professionals handle a wide range of alignment issues.
- Advanced Technology: We utilize the latest computerized alignment systems for precise adjustments.
- Transparent Communication: We provide digital vehicle inspection reports with photos and videos, ensuring you understand the service performed.
- Convenient Services: Enjoy amenities like complimentary shuttle service and a comfortable waiting area.
- Industry-Leading Warranty: Benefit from our 3-year/36,000-mile Nice difference.® warranty on all services.
Experience the Christian Brothers Automotive difference—where we fix cars and drive joy.
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.
Call your local Christian Brothers Automotive car shop today
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