Out of alignment or bent axle?

External Since: Jan 22, 2008 Posts: 491

How can one tell if my front wheel(s) have been whacked out of alignment,
or I actually have worse, a bent axle?

Who can I trust to check it out, who won't try to rake me for big bucks
when I don't know if they're being truthful?

External Since: Jun 30, 2006 Posts: 2177

"Sarah Houston" <SHoust.DeleteThis@pndfnospam.com> wrote in message
news:Xns9AA8F23E2E480SntzldfrdSntzldfrdco@216.196.97.142...
> How can one tell if my front wheel(s) have been whacked out of alignment,
> or I actually have worse, a bent axle?
>
> Who can I trust to check it out, who won't try to rake me for big bucks
> when I don't know if they're being truthful?
>

If the car drifts or pulls to one side or the other when driving on a flat,
level road or the steering wheel is off-center or you are getting unusual
and uneven tire wear, then the car is probably out of alignment. A damaged
drivetrain or suspension component will also cause the vehicle to be out of
alignment. Take the car to a reputable repair facility, preferably AAA
approved to have the alignment checked if you want to be sure.

You can check the tires for any bulges or bubbles in the tread or sidewalls,
and check the wheels for damage.
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Ray O
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