What Happens Without Wheel Alignment Maintenance?

Wheel alignment has a significant influence on tires, driving comfort, and safety. Here is what commonly happens when wheel alignment service gets put off or neglected:

• Vehicle pulls or veers toward the side of the road; this can range in severity from barely noticeable to severe pulling that presents a dangerous driving condition.
• Driver must adjust, or fight, the steering wheel to drive straight; this is evidenced by the off-centered steering wheel as the wheels need to be turned to point and drive straight.
• Rapid and uneven tread wear.
• Tires squealing; this is most commonly observed when turning on fresh pavement such as inside a parking lot.

Two-Wheel Alignment Service

Buick and GMC models with front-wheel drive (2WD) receive a two-wheel alignment service. Service includes checking the front wheels’ angles and adjusting the front suspension components to restore the camber, caster, and toe-in to factory specifications.

Four-Wheel Alignment Service

Four-wheel alignment service is for Buick and GMC models with torque delivered into all four wheels, including all-wheel drives, and 4x4s. Four-wheel alignment service includes checking the camber, caster, and toe-in at all four wheels and adjusting the front and rear suspension components.