Wheel Alignment Service
Nissan Wheel Alignment in Hazelwood
For a Nissan authorized service center with certified and experienced automotive technicians, you are welcome to bring your vehicle to us at Bommarito Nissan Hazelwood. We are located in Hazelwood, MO, close to St. Charles, Florissant, Bridgeton, and all of the St. Louis Metro Area. One of the most important maintenance services for your vehicle is wheel alignment inspection to determine if your vehicle's wheels require alignment. The inspection is performed using computerized technology that measures the angles of the wheels, including the camber, toe, and caster angles. If the angles are different from factory specifications, that means the suspension requires an alignment service.
Four-Wheel Alignment Versus Two-Wheel Alignment
The type of vehicle you own will determine the type of wheel alignment service required by your vehicle. If you own a vehicle with a rigid rear axle, such as a pickup truck or large SUV, your vehicle will need a two-wheel alignment service. With vehicles that have independent suspensions, your vehicle will need a four-wheel alignment service. Some new models of pickup trucks or large SUVs might not have a rigid rear axle, so it is better to have a professional technician guide you on the type of alignment service required by your vehicle. If your vehicle has been in a collision, that can damage the rigid rear axle, requiring repair and alignment service for the rear axle.
- Two-Wheel Alignment - Also known as a front-end alignment, two-wheel alignment is generally performed on vehicles with a solid rear axle; it involves inspecting and adjusting the camber, toe, and caster angles on the front wheels.
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- Four-Wheel Alignment - Vehicles with independent or semi-independent rear suspensions will need to have the camber, toe, and caster angles inspected and adjusted on all four wheels; this is also called an all-wheel alignment.
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Benefits of Proper Wheel Alignment
The wheels of your vehicle can get misaligned through an auto accident, regular wear, or by hitting an obstacle on the road. The wheels' alignment should allow for proper contact of the tires with the road, allow the tires to be parallel each with each other, and drive in a straight line when the steering wheel is pointing forward. If you don’t have properly aligned wheels, your vehicle will tend to pull to one side when driving straight. This can cause the tires to suffer from uneven tread wear resulting in reduced traction and life of the tires. It can also cause damage to other parts of the suspension and steering system.
Schedule An Alignment Service With Our Certified Technicians
To schedule an appointment with us at Bommarito Nissan Hazelwood, you can give us a call or use the online service scheduling tool on our website. We offer genuine Nissan OEM parts and accessories at our facility. We do specialize in Nissan vehicles, but all make and models are welcome at our service center. If you like us to arrange for a rental car service, courtesy transportation shuttle, or courtesy loaner vehicle, our team will be glad to assist you.