Subaru Wheel Alignment

Wheel Alignments for Your Subaru at Quirk Subaru of Bangor

Vehicle maintenance is important to keep your vehicle in top condition and avoid extensive repair costs. The best way to ensure your vehicle lasts well after you've traded it for something new is to keep up with all the routine maintenance recommended in the owner's manual. Following the recommended maintenance tasks will ensure your safety and reliable performance for as long as you own it.

One important routine maintenance task is wheel alignment. Wheel alignments ensure all four wheels point in the same direction to provide even steering and ensure the tires wear evenly. Our Service Center specializes in routine maintenance for Subaru models, including wheel alignment services.

Why Wheel Alignments Are So Important

Wheel alignments impact everything from performance to safety, ensuring the vehicle steers as expected and reducing impacts on the tires. Improperly balanced wheels can lead to trouble steering, making it difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. Skipping regular wheel alignments can also cause uneven tread wear. One tell-tale sign the wheels are misaligned is that there is more wear on the inner or outer part of the tire. Unfortunately, the only way to fix this when it is too severe is to replace the tires prematurely.

Our certified technicians can check the wheel alignment at each regularly scheduled appointment and let you know when it's time to let our team perform an alignment with our specialized equipment.

How Often is a Wheel Alignment Due for My Subaru

Wheel alignments are typically due at the same time as other routine maintenance like regular oil changes and tire rotations. However, driving habits and road conditions can throw the wheels out of alignment. After a minor accident or running over a big pothole are great times for preventative measures. Schedule an appointment for a wheel alignment, and our team will inspect it and make corrections as needed.

Signs That It's Time for a Wheel Alignment

Outside or routine maintenance appointments or unexpected events like potholes or accidents, there are some noticeable signs you can be aware of to indicate it's time for a wheel alignment. Most of the symptoms of improperly balanced wheels have to do with your driving experience, so if you notice anything out of the ordinary or any of the following signs, let our team know and we will get you on our schedule to fix the problem as soon as possible:

• Vehicle pulls to one side
• Vibration or shaking at the steering wheel during driving
• Worn tires, specifically on the inner or outer edges
• Steering resistance or drifting while trying to keep the vehicle straight

How to Make Your Tires Last Longer

The secret to maintaining your vehicle's high performance standards and ensuring excellent longevity is to complete routine maintenance at the intervals recommended in the owner's manual for your vehicle. Preventative maintenance like tire rotations and wheel alignments will help your tires last as long as possible, saving you time and money. There is good reason why Subaru vehicles are known to last decades. According to Experian Auto, 96 percent of all Subaru models sold in the past ten years are still on the roads today. You can achieve great longevity and protect the value of your vehicle with routine maintenance like oil changes and wheel alignments.

Schedule Wheel Alignments at Quirk Subaru of Bangor

For all your routine maintenance and unexpected repairs, trust the experts at Quick Subaru of Bangor. Our certified technicians are highly skilled and experienced in checking off all your service needs, no matter how old or the mileage on the odometer. Schedule your next appointment today and let our team know if you need a wheel alignment or want to know more about the services due for your vehicle.