Posted on 3/15/2018
If you're on a tight budget it can seem simple to cut corners on your car maintenance. Sure, you changed the oil and the filters. That should be good right? Well, it depends on your vehicle, but in most instances, no. Vehicles are complex machines and routine maintenance of all components should be expected. For instance, your vehicle's wheel alignment could be off, causing you to fight with the steering wheel to stay straight on the freeways of Texas. Here are a few ways to tell if you should have your wheel alignment fixed: Directional Drift Issues Even though you're driving down a street and there's no wind, your vehicle may try to drift off to the left or right. It'll feel like the steering is off. Usually this is because the angle of the wheel is off. It's also a sure indication when you're driving if you have to turn your steering wheel away from the center position to compensate when your car veers to one side. Sometimes directional shift happens after your vehicle has run over ... read more