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Vehicle Wheel Alignments

Vehicle Wheel Alignments

Vehicle Wheel Alignments   Almost all modern vehicles require a wheel alignment periodically.  In fact, it makes sense to do it every other oil change or every 6,000 miles. We have lots of potholes in Tucson.  Hitting just one of these can cause suspension damage and therefore increase wear on your tires.  Maintaining proper alignment angles not only ensures your vehicle drives straight down the road, it also ensures your tires are wearing evenly and are creating a good contact patch with the road surface. A vehicle even slightly out of alignment can wear a set of tires up to 50% faster than a vehicle that is properly aligned.  This can also decrease gas mileage.  At One Stop Automotive we recommend a thorough inspection of all your steering and suspension components at every oil change.  This is an often overlooked maintenance item that can lead to costly repairs down the road. Call us today to schedule you free inspection or al ... read more

The importance of maintaining your vehicles alignment…

The importance of maintaining your vehicles alignment…

Modern vehicles are equipped with many warning indicators, including lights and chimes, to let you know when there is an issue requiring your local repair shops attention. This if fantastic until you start to think about things that are not electronically monitored, such as your vehicles alignment. Maintaining proper alignment angles not only ensures your vehicle drives straight down the road, it also ensures your tires are wearing evenly and are creating a good contact patch with the road surface. A vehicle even slightly out of alignment can wear a set of tires up to 50% faster than a vehicle that is properly aligned. Most shops offer a free alignment check and will even inspect all of your steering and suspension components as part of the check. At One Stop Automotive we recommend a thorough inspection of all your steering and suspension components at every oil change and an alignment check at least once a year. This is an often overlooked maintenance item that can lead to costly rep ... read more