Suspension

If you are a frequent driver, then you are likely to experience quicker wear and tear on your vehicle's suspension. This also means that your car or truck will need its alignment addressed at some point or another.

Testing your alignment can be easy and done on your own, without the help of a licensed professional. Simple approach a stop sign very slowly, applying proper pressure to bring the vehicle to stop; and then right before you reach the stop sign, gently let go of the steering wheel and see which direction the vehicle steers.

If it begins to veer off to the right or left, its alignment is off. The degree of which an alignment is offset can only be measured by a licensed mechanic that retains the proper equipment and diagnostic tools. It can also be noticeable that your vehicle's alignment is off when you try to make a turn and the wheel fights back or feels heavy in one direction.

If you experience strange rattling noises coming from under your car, there could be a loose bolt in the undercarriage of the vehicle. This is another area that can only be corrected following a professional inspection. Sway bars links, bushings, shocks, struts, ball joints, bearings, and more are checked out in an alignment and suspension inspection.

Any of these areas and components can become compromised simply by driving through construction zones, rumble strips, or on bad pavement. This can put excessive force and strain on your vehicle's struts, shocks, and tires.