Wheel Alignment Service in Pittsburgh, PA

To many, a wheel alignment sounds like a time consuming and complex process that requires a large amount of time and dedication, but in truth, it’s not much more complicated than any other form of routine vehicle maintenance. Here at Jim Shorkey Mitsubishi North Hills, we’ll go over all that you need to know about this service we offer, that way you can feel confident when walking through our doors!

Wheel Alignments

Alignment in a vehicle is rather self explanatory, as it refers to an auto’s ability to travel in a straight line. If you’ve ever gone for a cruise down I-376 and noticed your vehicle struggling to travel straight ahead even though you’re not moving the steering wheel, this was likely the result of the wheels being misaligned. While this isn’t an incredibly common occurrence, it certainly isn’t uncommon either, as tire wear is the most common culprit of it. So, to remedy this issue, you may be able to simply have your wheels realigned, though if they have taken on too much uneven wear and tear, then a completely new set of tires may be in order.

Warning Signs

While there’s not much you can do about misalignment if tire tread is the root cause, you can reduce the chances of this becoming an issue by being careful in your drives around Pittsburgh. Do your best to avoid hitting anything that’ll cause unneeded damage to your tires, such potholes, speed bumps, and similar obstacles on the road. Sometimes all it takes is one sudden impact to throw your wheels off center, which will then mean that a trip to our Service Department will be in order. However, even if your wheels are misaligned, we still strongly recommend stopping by our location so our team of experts can catch any potential signs of future misalignment early.

Our Service Department

While we’re more than happy to tend to your wheel alignment issues when you stop by our location, we’d also like to point you in the direction of our Service Specials ahead of your visit. Our team is trained to handle a wide range of maintenance services for vehicles, and it’s always advisable to save on the cost whenever you can. When you’re ready to come in to have work done on your vehicle, simply click the Service & Parts tab at the top of our website and select Schedule Service from the dropdown menu. We look forward to seeing you!

Can You Drive With Misaligned Wheels?

• While it is physically possible, driving with misaligned wheels can prove dangerous, as your ability to travel in a straight line will be compromised.