Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)

January 15, 2023

If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More

Automotive Tips from Hal's Auto Clinic Farmington Hills: Causes of Wheel Misalignment

July 10, 2022

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Farmington Hills drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other o... More

A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)

January 23, 2022

A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More

Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)

November 7, 2021

It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More