What to Expect With a Tire Rotation
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.
Did You Know: The tires on your car wear at immensely different rates. Therefore rotating them on a regular schedule is your best defense to prevent the need to replace them early. A general guide to follow is to have them rotated every 5,000 miles or so.
Deciding When To Replace Your Tires
Aren’t sure if you need new tires? We’ll always indicate the level of wear we see on your tires when we perform our courtesy inspection and recommend a replacement when appropriate. If you’re looking for yourself, check out our blog on signs your tires might need to be replaced. A tire should never have a tread depth of 1/16” (2/32”) or less, it’s typically a good idea to consider replacement when the treads are 2/16” or 3/32” for safety. Also consider the tires age, if a tire is 6 years old or more, it should be replaced regardless of the current tread depth to avoid more dangerous failures like tread separation or sidewall blowouts.
MAINTAINING YOUR TIRES
Once you have the right tires installed on your vehicle, it's important to maintain them properly to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Regular tire maintenance includes tire rotations, tire balancing, alignment, maintaining proper inflation levels, and a working tire pressure monitoring sensor system.
Regular tire rotations every 5,000 to 7,000 miles are needed due to the uneven distribution of weight on a car due to the position of the engine and steering systems, regular rotation extends the life of your tires and promotes safe driving in all conditions. Additionally, tire balancing should be done every 5,000 to 7,000 miles or whenever you notice vibration or wobbling while driving, and while some recommend alignment checks at the same frequency of 5,000 – 8,000 miles, this should be performed at least once a year or when experiencing changes in the amount of vibration, drift or pulling while driving.
Need Tire Services in Chanhassen? Turn to the professionals at Christian Brothers Automotive. Call us today at (952) 800-2530 or schedule an appointment online.
FAQs
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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. "What is a Digital Vehicle Inspection?"With a complimentary Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) on every visit, you’ll see firsthand photos of your vehicle from under the hood. We’ll let you know if everything is functioning properly or if there are any areas of concern. You can even approve or deny our service recommendations, all straight from your smartphone, or you can, of course, give us a call and we’ll explain our findings in further detail.
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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.
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Q. "My car is make x and model x. Can you help me?"Yes! Christian Brothers Automotive has been providing reliable car maintenance and repair for over 40 years. Over that time, our professionals and ASE-certified technicians have handled a vast range of makes and models, and they continue to navigate the forefront of the auto industry’s technologies. If you own a vehicle from a major American or foreign car maker, we are ready to service it.
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Q. "Do you offer loaner vehicles or a shuttle service?"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 and even pick you up and bring you back.. Just select the shuttle service option when scheduling or let the service writer know when you call to make your appointment. For more information on our free shuttles, click here.
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Q. "Can I bring my own parts?"Yes, although we will not be able to offer our 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on these parts. Please reference this in your appointment details in the scheduler or when calling to make your appointment to ensure the shop is aware of your plans.
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