The team at Safe Auto Service recommends you have your wheel alignment checked during winter to ensure your vehicle will function properly during the toughest driving season. Their knowledge comes from more than 35 years of experience providing car owners in Meriden, CT, and the surrounding area with affordable, high-quality auto repair and maintenance services.

Below, the team at Meriden’s premier auto repair shop shares three things you should know about winter wheel alignment and how it affects your vehicle:

• Tire Wear: Winter tires are softer than summer and all-season tires, which means they can wear easily. Poor wheel alignment places even more strain on the tires as well as the suspension components. If you don’t fix the alignment, your tires might not last through winter.
• Car Performance: If wheels aren’t aligned, your vehicle has to work extra hard to get where it’s going. The added effort can make steering difficult or result in the loss of power and fuel efficiency.
• Weather Conditions: Connecticut’s snowy weather can make it hard to see snowbanks, curbs, and potholes. Even if you drive carefully, chances are you’ll still come in contact with a few bumps in the road. If wheels aren’t aligned, a bumpy ride will knock your vehicle even further out of alignment.

If your car needs a winter tuneup, the professionals at Safe Auto Service are standing by to help. They offer wheel alignment, brake repairs and replacements, oil change services, and anything else needed to improve car safety and performance. They’ll also provide useful tips on how to handle minor car emergencies.

To schedule a service appointment in Meriden, Wallingford, Middletown, Cheshire, Berlin, or the surrounding areas, call (203) 237-4311 to speak with a qualified team member. Visit Safe Auto Service online to learn more about the many ways they will improve your vehicle’s performance. Like them on Facebook for updated news and announcements.