What to Expect With an Alignment
1. Schedule Your Appointment
Whether scheduling online or over the phone be sure and let us know what you're experiencing so we can provide fast and accurate service advice.
2. Diagnostics and Inspections
Drop off your vehicle and the shop will get to work with inspections and diagnostics using the same equipment as the manufacturers to determine issues and next steps.
3. Digital Vehicle Inspection Report and Estimate
Following the diagnosis we will text you a digital vehicle inspection report, containing pictures and videos of our findings and recommendations.
4. Review and Approval
A service advisor will reach out to walk you through the findings and recommendations to determine how you would like to proceed, or you can approve work directly in your DVI.
5. Work Performed or Scheduled
Most work can be completed immediately, or scheduled based on parts and customer availability.
If you're concerned about the tread on your tires, we recommend the “penny test” to check your tread depth. Simply insert a penny into your tire's tread groove with Lincoln's head upside down and facing you. If you can see all of Lincoln's head, your tread depth is less than 2/32 inch and it's time to replace your tires.
Signs You May Need an Alignment Service
Misaligned wheels not only cause discomfort but also pose serious risks to your tires. Uneven tire wear can significantly shorten their lifespan and even lead to hazardous blowouts while you're on the road. It's crucial to address alignment issues promptly.
If your vehicle displays any of the following signs or has recently been in a collision, it's imperative to have your alignment checked:
- Uneven or scalloped tire wear: Look out for dips around the edges of your tire tread
- Vibrations on the road and through the floorboard at highway speeds
- Drifting to one side while driving straight
- Reduced handling performance
- Off-centered steering wheel when driving
Your Reliable Alignment Solution
A proper wheel alignment isn't just about maintaining your vehicle's performance, it affects your gas mileage and tire longevity too. At Christian Brothers Automotive College Station, we advise scheduling an alignment check every 6,000 miles or every 6 months to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Not all alignment issues are immediately apparent. Even subtle deviations can lead to uneven tire wear, impacting your vehicle's performance and costing you thousands of miles. As your trusted automotive partners, we offer a complimentary inspection during any service.
Our comprehensive courtesy check often reveals alignment problems during routine maintenance or oil changes. However, if you suspect an alignment issue, don't hesitate to inform us!
Need your Alignment serviced in College Station? Turn to the professionals at Christian Brothers Automotive. Call us today at (979) 541-2825 or schedule an appointment online.
FAQs
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Q. "What is the difference between a wheel alignment and a wheel balance?"Wheel alignment is the term for how your wheels sit when mounted to your car and wheel balancing is what’s done to perfectly balance the weight of a tire and wheel assembly so that it travels evenly.
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Q. "How often should I get a wheel alignment?"We recommend every 6,000 miles or when you experience signs of misalignment.
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Q. "What causes bad alignment?"Normal wear and tear can eventually cause your car to come out of alignment, but perhaps a more sudden occurrence would be things like hitting potholes, bumping curbs, or even minor accidents. Click here to read more on the causes and consequences of bad alignment.
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Q. "Do you offer a shuttle service?"Yes! we understand you have a full schedule. Whether you need to get to work, school, or need to attend to other responsibilities, we can take you where you need to go. Click here to learn more.
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Q. "Do you offer a warranty?"As part of our Nice difference.® commitment to providing our customers the best auto service experience possible, we also offer a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on all the work that we do. We offer this warranty at every Christian Brothers Automotive nationwide, and it will be honored at any location, regardless of which branch did the initial work.
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Q. "Can you provide service under my extended warranty?"Yes. At Christian Brothers Automotive, we work with all major extended warranty providers to make needed repairs for our customers. If you have an extended warranty, you can discuss your carrier with our team when scheduling an appointment and confirm that the work will be covered. You can find a partial list of the extended warranty companies we work with here.
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Hear What Our Customers Had to Say About Us
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"I liked the customer service and going above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable while waiting in the store for my vehicle work to be done, specifically being offered a nice hot coffee with creamer."
- J.L.