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Bump in the Road (Alignment)

There's something you can do that helps your tires last longer, wear more evenly and your vehicle handle better.  "Sign me up," you say! Wondering what that is? It's aligning your wheels, and it ...
Published on: Oct 13, 2024

Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)

It’s just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended.  When they’re not, that is calle...
Published on: Mar 05, 2023

All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)

When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side?  Do you feel vibration in any of the wheels? If you've noticed any of these things, it's probably time for you to get your ...
Published on: Jan 01, 2023

Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment) Has Video

If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do.  Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out o...
Published on: Jun 19, 2022

Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance) Has Video

It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store.  You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb.  When it happens,...
Published on: Jun 14, 2020

A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side) Has Video

A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered.  But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right.&n...
Published on: Jan 05, 2020

Tracking True in Kettering: Wheel Alignment Has Video

At Gateway Auto Clinic, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Gateway Auto Clinic alignment service, your vehicle is put on an a...
Published on: Oct 25, 2016