Honda Wheel Alignment Service in San Antonio, TX
Honda Wheel Alignment Service at Hill Country Honda in San Antonio, TX
Your Honda's wheels are meant to go in a straight line unless you are turning the wheel to make them go another way. If your wheels aren't aligned, your driving experience is going to have problems. Bring your Honda car, SUV, or truck in for alignment service today with mechanics who really know Hondas inside and out.
What We Do to Align Your Wheel System
There's more to aligning your wheels than just making them go straight. We start with a full inspection to see how far off from the correct alignment your wheels really are. This involves looking at the cambers, casters, and "toes" of your wheels. The ideal set of wheels should be perpendicular to the ground, slightly tilted outward, with the front of the tires pointing slightly inward toward the center of the vehicle and the steering axis facing the rear of the vehicle and the front end.
Next, we adjust the camber angle of the tires and wheels so that they have that slight outward tilt. This might require removing the tires and rotating them. Then, we adjust the caster angle so that the wheels and steering axis are pointed in the correct direction (i.e., rear of the car, SUV, or truck). Finally, we check the "toe" situation and adjust so that the "toes" of the wheels are turned slightly inward toward the front of the vehicle. When all these boxes are checked, we take your Honda Civic, CR-V, or Ridgeline for a drive to make sure the job is complete.
Why Your Honda Needs Alignment
Wheels and drive axles out of alignment cause your Odyssey, Prologue, or whatever other Honda you drive to pull the car in the wrong direction. You have to continuously compensate for this issue by turning the wheel in a direction that is not in line with where you want the vehicle to go. It can also cause problems in an accident when you try to turn one way or keep the wheels straight, and the bad alignment makes the accident worse.
How to Tell When Your Honda Needs Alignment Services
Your steering wheel needs to turn slightly to the left or right to keep your wheels straight. This is a classic sign of poor wheel alignment. Other signs include heavy vibration sensations, trouble steering and making tight turns, and one or more tires that are more heavily worn than the rest. Before it gets to the point that you need to drive with your steering wheel turned at 11 and 1 or 10 and 2 to make the car move in a straight line, come see us. Most Honda models are recommended for alignment every two years, but you should follow your owner's manual.
Benefits of Routine Wheel Alignment Services
If you are consistent with your routine wheel alignment services, you will find that your Honda Accord or Pilot is even better on gas mileage. The ride is much smoother, and it doesn't feel like you are rolling over rocks on the road. You spend less on replacing worn tires because the tires won't wear out as fast, and your brakes will work better, too. The steering and stability of your Honda will improve overall, making your vehicle that much safer to drive.
Schedule Your Alignment Service at Hill Country Honda in San Antonio, TX Today
An alignment service typically requires a good hour to complete, sometimes more if other problems are noticed. For that reason, we encourage all of our customers to schedule an alignment appointment in advance. We book about a month or so out, which should give you adequate time to plan for your transportation needs. We can also receive your vehicle as a drop-off, which you can pick up later in the day when the service is complete.
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Hill Country Honda
7338 W Loop 1604 N
San Antonio, TX 78254
- Sales: 210-343-5287
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