How Do Wheel Alignment Services Benefit Your Car?
Keeping your car in top shape is important in the harsh climate of Dubai. What some drivers do not know is how many components need to be checked and adjusted.
We offer some of the most accurate wheel alignment Dubai has to offer, but many people don’t understand the effects of misalignment.
In this post, we will enumerate some of the problems that you can prevent by getting an alignment check-up.
Tyre Deterioration
The most common and well-known problem wheel misalignment causes is the quickened deterioration of tyres. That happens because either one wheel or more are not going in the exactly the same direction as the rest, wearing them out faster.
If the problem is not fixed early, you may even experience a blowout. If that happens while you are driving, you could lose control of the car. Not only is it damaging to the car, but it’s also dangerous.
Wheel alignment service ensure that your tyres will have a longer lifespan. You will also be much safer from blowouts, punctures or other such problems.
Steering System and Brake Deterioration
Your wheels will not be the only ones degrading fast. Without proper alignment, you need to put pressure regularly on the steering system to go in a straight line. That continuous stress means more wear and tear.
The brakes on the misaligned wheels will also have to work harder to make them stop. While not immediately observable, they will deteriorate faster and need changing sooner.
In Dubai, wheel alignment will save a lot of money on other services you would have needed. A car’s components have to fit together perfectly. Otherwise, they won’t work for long.
Worse Gas Mileage
As if misalignment wasn’t a big enough money drain already, it also uses up fuel faster. The worse the problem is, the more gas you will waste.
When all wheels are not facing the same way, some tend to drag. That increases roll resistance. Since it’s harder for the car to move, it uses up more fuel just to match other vehicles.
Wheel misalignment can cause many problems with your vehicle and reduces its overall efficiency.
Difficulty Driving
Misalignment also makes the car harder to control. While it is not a huge problem on an empty road, it may lead to disaster if you need to swerve suddenly.
Since the car is leaning more towards a wheel than the rest, it will pull towards that side. The driver needs to be even more alert than usual since driving straight and performing turns is harder.
If your vehicle is hard to control, seek wheel alignment service. You will feel the difference immediately the next time you drive.
When Should You Get Wheel Alignment done?
Get a check-up twice a year or about every 10,000 kilometers to keep your wheels properly aligned.
The most common way wheels become misaligned, however, is by driving on rough terrain. Dubai has plenty of that.
Whenever you drive off-road or hit a pothole, you should visit the shop as fast as possible, just to be sure. A bit of care and a good mechanic will spare you all of the problems we mentioned above.
Our mechanics are not just good. They are some of the best in the business.
Visit one of our two locations or call us at +971 4 285 8989.
