Yes! Sure, you may glance down at the wheels of your vehicle from time-to-time and not think twice about the negative impact the open road may be having on them. But did you know that if your wheels face the wrong direction, they can wear down earlier than they should? And unevenly at that! If this occurs without you knowing it, you could be replacing your tires much sooner than you planned and forking over more money than you anticipated. At DARCARS Honda, we do our best to save you a buck where we can. That is why we suggest tire maintenance, among other crucial services, to keep your Honda in top shape.

Well, wheel misalignment can be caused by several on-the-road factors, including the potholes you come into contact with, the curbs you bounce over, and the sides of the roads you bump. However insignificant they may seem at the time, these incidents add up. They can cause your wheels to face the wrong direction, potentially causing issues we're sure you don't want to deal with down the line. Your safety and the safety of others on the road can also be affected by misaligned wheels.

Things to keep an eye on

If you notice the following, it might be time to get your wheels checked by a professional.

• The vehicle pulls to one side.
• Your steering wheel is off-center.
• You can feel shaking or pulsing through the steering wheel or your seat.
• The tires are wearing unevenly.
• Noisy steering wheel, squealing sounds.

If you pick up on any of these symptoms, stop what you're doing and schedule a service appointment with our Honda certified technicians. This way they can assess and adequately realign your wheels, so you can keep driving in and around Bowie, MD. We suggest you regularly check your tires, as it is a problem you may not think about often that can come back to haunt you. Want an easy way to remember this? Keep it simple and include wheel alignment the next time you're due for an oil change. Our service team is happy to handle this for you during that time, so we can keep your tires and wallet healthy for years to come.

It's a good idea to get an alignment right when you have your new tires put on. While your new tires will do their job without an alignment, they will wear more quickly without one. And you'll notice a rougher ride earlier than you should. But when you get an alignment with your new Honda tires, you can enjoy a smooth ride and help your tires stay in shape for longer.

When your wheels are misaligned, your car will face many issues. Your tires will wear quickly and unevenly, and you'll need to replace them much sooner. It can also cause your vehicle to handle poorly and put your suspension under additional stress, leading to eventual suspension damage. Again, another reason to have your wheels aligned regularly, so you can save some money and headaches down the road.

Yes. A bad alignment can cause tire and suspension damage, leading to poor vehicle handling, which can become a safety issue.

How often does wheel alignment need to be corrected?

Most cars require an alignment once or twice a year. Our technicians at DARCARS Honda can help you determine what's best for your vehicle.