Posted on October 9, 2019 by mike Typically, when you buy a new set of tires, your mechanic performs a wheel alignment to ensure that your car is driving properly, but what about the rest of the time? Most people know that they should get their alignment checked but often don’t know why or put it off for too long. Wheel alignments are more important to the maintenance and longevity of your vehicle than you think. No matter what type of car you have whether it is an Audi, Mercedes, Porsche, or any other type of car wheel alignments are important for not only longevity but for car safety. Read on to learn the important.

When the alignment of your car is off, your wheels aren’t working together in harmony. This means that your car has to work much harder to move in any direction, reducing fuel efficiency. Poor fuel efficiency can cost you a lot of money over time.

You’ll notice that your car drifts a bit to the right or the left when the alignment is off, even when you’re steering wheel is aimed straight ahead. You’ll have to be constantly steering to keep your car moving forward, which no one wants to do.

Continuing to drive your car while the alignment is off will cause other parts of your car to break down unevenly and sooner than they should. Every time you hit a pothole (which we have no shortage of), your steering and suspension systems take a hit.

Everyone knows that tires wear down and need replacing over time, but you can extend the life of your tires by ensuring that your wheels are properly aligned. When your wheels are aligned correctly, your car doesn’t have to work as hard, and ultimately causes less wear and tear on the vehicle.

As we mentioned earlier, important parts of your car can wear down unevenly when you’re driving around with your vehicle misaligned. This can lead to larger issues that could leave you stranded out on the side of the road or cause you to lose control of your car on the road.

Bad alignment may not seem like a pressing issue when it comes to your car’s maintenance, but it can certainly become one if neglected. Your wheel’s being misaligned can cause MAJOR steering and suspension problems with your vehicle that are seldom a cheap fix. Don’t forget, if you haven’t had your wheels aligned recently, they probably need it. So, stop neglecting your alignment before it ends up impacting your ride. If you are looking to have your car’s alignment check and fixed be sure to give German AutoSport a call today!