Keeping up with your vehicle’s maintenance extends its lifespan and ensures a safe drive every time you get behind the wheel. The better shape your vehicle is in, the more reliably it will perform. With this in mind, Murray’s Auto Body Shop of Goshen, NY, is happy to explain why wheel alignment is an important part of your maintenance plan.

Wheel or tire alignments are adjustments to your vehicle’s suspension system, which connects the car or truck to the wheels and adjusts the angles of the tires and their contact with the road. Here are four reasons why you may need a wheel alignment:

• Tire Lifespan: Wheel alignments prolong the service life of your tires and improve their performance every time you drive. Poorly aligned tires also lead to uneven tread wear, which isn’t great for your wheels and your car’s overall maneuverability. Driving on worn tires or uneven treads can be dangerous.  
• Pulling: If your wheels are properly aligned, you won’t have to worry about your car pulling in one direction or another. Your steering wheel will remain centered as you drive straight, and the risk of pulling right or left will be reduced. On the other hand, poor alignment can make you feel as though your car is drifting out of its lane.
• Vibration: When your suspension is out of alignment, your car may shake and your steering wheel will wobble or feel loose, making it harder to control or return to center. Well-maintained suspension systems won’t vibrate as you drive and boast easier maneuverability.
• Angles: Auto body repair experts will look for the tilt and angle of your wheels. When tires are tilted too far inward or outward, they need to be adjusted so they make even contact with the road, which means safer vehicle operation for you and less wear and tear on your suspension system.

For Goshen and the surrounding areas, Murray’s Auto Body Shop is the top choice for wheel alignment and collision repair. These auto body repair experts have more than 50 years of experience ensuring vehicles are repaired right the first time. Give them a call at (845) 294-6139 or visit their website for more information.