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.
See Your Vehicle’s Findings Before We Begin
Our free Digital Vehicle Inspection includes actual photos taken during the service process. When our technicians identify a suspension component or alignment-related issue, you see it for yourself. We walk you through what we found and what it means in plain language, so you can make an informed decision about your vehicle’s care.
What Yukon Drivers Should Know About Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is the adjustment of your vehicle’s wheel angles to the manufacturer’s specifications for camber, caster, and toe. When those angles drift out of spec, the effects show up in your tires, your steering, and your fuel economy. Here’s what to watch for and what to expect when you bring your vehicle in.
Signs Your Vehicle May Need an Alignment Check
Some alignment problems announce themselves. Others develop gradually and only become obvious once tire wear is already uneven. The most common warning signs: your vehicle drifts or pulls to one side when driving straight, your steering wheel sits off-center on a flat road, you feel vibration at highway speeds, or your tires are wearing faster on one edge than the other.
Oklahoma roads contribute to the problem. Potholes, curb strikes, and rough pavement can knock a vehicle out of alignment without any single dramatic impact. If you’ve recently hit a significant pothole or caught a curb, an alignment check is a practical next step even if nothing feels obviously wrong. It’s also a smart move when installing new tires. Starting with correct alignment can help your tread wear evenly from the first mile.
What Happens During a Vehicle Alignment Service
The service begins with measuring your current camber, caster, and toe angles using computerized alignment technology. Camber is the inward or outward tilt of the wheel viewed from the front. Caster is the forward or backward angle of the steering axis viewed from the side. Toe describes the direction your wheels point relative to each other when viewed from above. Each angle has a manufacturer specification, and each one affects how your vehicle handles and how evenly your tires wear.
After measuring, technicians adjust the angles that fall outside specification and run a final confirmation check. A test drive may follow to verify straight tracking and correct steering response. Suspension and steering components are also inspected during this process, since worn parts can prevent an alignment from holding once adjustments are made.
How Often to Have Your Alignment Checked
Most vehicle manufacturers recommend an alignment check at least once a year or roughly every 12,000 to 15,000 miles as part of routine maintenance. Beyond that interval, specific events make a check advisable: any significant impact like a large pothole or road debris, suspension or steering component replacement, and new tire installation. After suspension work especially, an alignment check can confirm that new components haven’t shifted existing angles out of spec.
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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.
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Hear What Our Customers Had to Say About Us
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"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.