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Wheel Alignment April 12, 2023

The Difference Between Wheel Alignment and Wheel Balancing

Wheel balancing and wheel alignment are distinct services that help your car drive straight and smoothly down streets and highways. Knowing the difference between the two will help you determine which one you need the next time you’re at an automotive service centre. Here’s what you need to know. Wheel Alignment A wheel alignment focuses […]

Wheel Alignment December 13, 2021

5 Warning Signs of Faulty Wheel Bearings

Wheel bearings connect your car’s wheels to axles. They’re steel rings with small, lubricated steel balls inside them that allow the wheels to spin at high speeds with minimal friction. Although rare, faulty bearings can cause an entire wheel to fall off your car while you’re driving. Learning when your wheel bearings need to be […]

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Wheel Alignment November 5, 2018

What Can Happen When You Ignore Your Wheel Alignment?

Most of the time, we don’t put “wheel alignment” at the very top of our automotive needs. Many of us consider the basics to include: regular tune-ups, oil changes, fluid checks, and battery and bulb replacement. However, this can leave out one of the most important parts of vehicular safety—the tires. Consequences of Ignoring […]

Wheel Alignment February 20, 2018

All-Wheel Drive versus Four-Wheel Drive

When you are purchasing a car, you might notice that newer SUVs and sedans offer all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. Some SUVs even provide all-time all-wheel drive with 4-wheel drive – further adding to the confusion. You might assume that 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are the same because it means four wheels are working […]

Wheel Alignment June 27, 2016

Staying In Line: Wheel Alignment for Your Vehicle

Your wheels are one of the most important parts of your vehicle. They keep you in contact with the ground and help you maintain control of your vehicle with grip and traction. With so much wear and tear though, it is not surprising that wheels can become inefficient and unsafe without proper attention over time. […]