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Wheel Alignment in Ames, Iowa, at Ames Ford

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Preserve your vehicle and save money in the long run with a wheel alignment from Ames Ford. Our trustworthy service technicians are here to help you through the process.

Why Wheel Alignment is Important

Wheel alignment saves you money in the long term. Getting your wheels aligned protects your vehicle’s handling and prolongs the lifespan of your tires as well.

When You Should Get Wheel Alignment

It’s advisable that you get wheel alignment service once every other oil change. That equates to about once a year. Signs it’s time for a wheel alignment more immediately are if your tires wear unusually quickly, a noisy steering system, or the vehicle pulling to one side

The Wheel Alignment Process

Here are the steps your trusted mechanic will take when performing wheel alignment service.

1. Take the Car for a Test Drive

   This gives your service technician a better idea of what needs to be fixed.

2. Lift the Car

   This lets your service mechanic fine-tune the angle of the wheels.

3. Check the Tire Pressure

   The tire pressure is adjusted as necessary until it’s the correct pressure

4. Hook the Wheels Up to an Alignment Machine

   An alignment machine provides feedback on the fine adjustments made to the angle of the wheels.

Cost of Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment, luckily, doesn’t cost a lot. To get the front two wheels aligned, it costs between $50-$75. To get all four wheels of your car aligned, it’ll run you between $100-$170.

Questions to Ask Your Service Technician

If your service technician recommends that you get either a front or all-wheel alignment, it’s good to be an informed driver and ask why that specific alignment was chosen. When communicating your wheel alignment problems with your service technician, always note any specifics regarding problems you’ve been having with the car.

Signs of a Quality Wheel Alignment

If your tires are lasting a normal amount of time and your car no longer pulls to one side while steering, chances are everything is fixed and you had an excellent wheel alignment. If you’re still having any of the issues you brought the car in for or are experiencing new issues, you may have had a shoddy wheel alignment job done.

Caring for Your Vehicle After Wheel Alignment

The best way to prevent the need for an urgent wheel alignment is to have your wheels aligned regularly. This also prevents potential damage to your vehicle that having misaligned wheels can incur. Always be wary of uneven wear in your tires as a telltale sign of a needed wheel alignment.

Contact Our Service Department in Ames, Iowa

Ames Ford is here to make sure your next wheel alignment is a breeze. Our expert service technicians are here to help with this and any other auto care job you may need. Feel free to schedule service online, call us at 515-233-1913, or stop by when we’re open. Get in it for the long haul with Ames Ford.