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.
Car Alignment Maintenance Benefits
Proper alignment is crucial for your vehicle's longevity and performance. Regular wheel alignment maintenance ensures your car's suspension and steering systems are at the correct angles. This helps prevent uneven tire wear, improves fuel efficiency, and provides a smoother driving experience. By keeping up with alignment maintenance, you're safeguarding your investment and contributing to a safer driving environment for everyone on the road.
Signs You Need a Wheel Alignment Check
Knowing the proper car alignment indicators can help you determine when to visit us for a check-up.
Common signs that your vehicle may need an alignment service:
- Vehicle Pulls to One Side While Driving: Misalignment can cause uneven tire angles, resulting in the car pulling to one side due to unequal tire forces.
- Uneven or Rapid Tire Wear: Misalignment can lead to an uneven weight distribution on the tires, causing them to wear irregularly and more quickly.
- Off-Center Steering Wheel When Driving Straight: Misalignment can disrupt the steering system's synchronization, causing the steering wheel to be off-center while the vehicle moves in a straight line.
- Steering Wheel Vibration: Misalignment can cause uneven tire wear, leading to vibrations felt through the steering wheel as the tires make uneven contact with the road.
- Noisy Steering: Misalignment can cause the tires to scrub against the road at incorrect angles, resulting in noise during steering.
If you notice any of these symptoms, don't hesitate to bring your vehicle to Christian Brothers Automotive Hill Country Village for a comprehensive car alignment check.
Call (210) 446-3463 or contact us online for professional wheel alignment services in San Antonio, TX.
FAQs
-
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.
-
Q. "How often should I get a wheel alignment?"We recommend every 6,000 miles or when you experience signs of misalignment.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
Hear What Our Customers Had to Say About Us
-
"I liked the customer service and going above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable while waiting in the store for my vehicle work to be done, specifically being offered a nice hot coffee with creamer."
- J.L.