Steering Wheel Alignment

Proper steering alignment makes your car safer to drive.

For front end and steering wheel alignment service prices, questions or appointments call us at 702-364-0566.

SYMPTOMS:

Steering alignment problems have a few common symptoms:  

Pulls
Your car steering “pulls” in one direction. This is the most common concern. Most times this is caused by a steering angle that is out of adjustment. Sometimes, a under-inflated or faulty tire can cause a phenomena called “radial pull.”  

Wandering
You find it hard to keep your car from wandering over the travel lane. A misadjusted caster angle is most likely the cause of this concern. Think of the caster angle like the forks on a motorcycle. The more severe angle on the forks equals more caster. This angle has a great impact on the ability of the car to maintain a straight line.  

Play
Instead of feeling in precise control of your steering you feel “play” or “slack” from the steering wheel to the turn of the wheels. Any worn suspension or steering components can cause this problem. Our service experts will use our state of the art Hunter Alignment System to isolate the root cause of the problem.  

Clunking or rubbing noise
Rubbin or clunking when going over bumps, turning or stopping is a steering and suspension warming. Like slack in the steering, any worn suspension or steering components can cause this problem. Our service experts will use our state of the art Hunter Alignment System to isolate the root cause of the problem so you can get it fixed right the first time.  

Tire wear
Your vehicle tire wear becomes uneven. A combination of misadjusted steering angles and/or worn components will cause this concern. Sometimes abusive driving or improperly inflated tires can contribute to this problem. This problem is extremely dangerous because the tires prematurely wear exposing a very thin section of the tire to the forces of the vehicle and the road.  

Car bottoms out
If your car bottoms out when going over bumps then worn shocks, struts, or suspension components are a likely culprit. We strongly recommend having your alignment checked before any of these repairs are attempted so that all the components can be checked to minimize the possibility of having a repeat repair visit. If you have a strut equipped vehicle, you will need your alignment reset after having your struts replaced.  

Replacing tires too often
Misadjusted suspension angles and/or improperly inflated tires are the most common reasons for this problem. In most cases, a proper alignment will fix this problem.  

WHAT WE DO FOR YOU:

Unlike many undercar garages and franchises, we DO NOT apply generic steering angles to your vehicle. For your benefit Allied’s suspension experts use our the state-of-the-art Hunter Alignment System to properly diagnose suspension concerns. The benefit of this sytem for you is that it uses digital cameras coupled with laser trigonometry to achieve the exact steering specifications provided by all of the vehicle manufacturers. This machine itself costs tens of thousands of dollars and most shops do not have the confidence to own and use one for their customers but instead “sub out” the work to other businessness just like ours. When it comes to steering, having a vehicle that handles well will contribute to safety, longevity, and it will also enhance your driving experience for many years to come. You may say what a lot of our customers do, “it’s almost like driving a new car”.  

STEP-BY-STEP:

1. You car is placed on the Hunter Engineering Systems alignment rack.
2. An assessment is completed for your vehicle, documenting all current settings and inspection of the steering and suspension for problems.
3. A detailed and precise report on the condition of your entire steering system is created for a consultation.
4. One of our Advisors contacts and reviews the report with you.
5. Only with approval, work continues on your car.
6. Steering is tuned to the manufacturer’s recommendations for your specific make and model car (we DO NOT apply generic steering angles to any car).
7. A safety inspections is completed while the vehicle is on the alignment rack.
8. A field test drive is conducted ensuring the car’s steering is operating to our high standards.
9. A written, nationwide warranty is conveyed on the steering work.

ESIMATES or QUESTIONS?

For steering alignment costs call one of our friendly advisors at 702-364-0566 and get pricing specific to your make and model vehicle.  We can answer many common questions over the phone.  If it’s after hours or you’d rather not call, please use the Contact Form on this page.  Thank you.