Wheel Alignment Service in Hagerstown, MD

The team at Sheehy Volkswagen of Hagerstown is happy to help you maintain the vehicle you’ve bought from our location. If you have recently acquired a Volkswagen model or you’re interested in receiving more information about specific services, you are in luck as our team has prepared this overview to help you receive more information about wheel alignments. If you’re interested in speaking to one of our team members, you can contact us during open hours. 

Wheel Alignment

A wheel alignment for your car is when your tires are blacked on the axle and are readjusted so they sit at the right angle against the pavement. This is important to not only maintain the integrity of your tread but also to protect your vehicle’s undercarriage and suspension. There are three elements that our team looks over in order to ensure you’re always driving safely and correctly– the camber, toe, and caster. These are the angles that we look at to check if your suspension is receiving unnecessary strain and your tires are placed correctly. The process is done quickly on your Tiguan when we’re the ones helping you at our location!

Service and Frequency

As mentioned above, our Service Department will look at three elements of your wheels. The camber, caster, and toe. These three angles should be just as they were when you first purchased your Jetta. They can sometimes change if you’re driving along speed bumps in Hagerstown with frequency, or if you’re navigating on uneven terrain. If these angles are not corrected immediately, they can cause long-lasting damage to your suspension which is in charge of holding your vehicle together. We recommend this maintenance procedure at least once a year, or if you’re always driving on rocky roads, with every oil change every six months. 

Warning Signs

There are some things you can look out for that can indicate you need a wheel alignment. If you’re seeing that your tires have uneven treadwear, you should come in and get that checked out because it can also be an indicator of other issues so it’s best to get that seen before it becomes a bigger problem. Another indicator of the need of a wheel alignment service is if your Atlas Cross Sport is pulling to one side or the other when you’re driving. This can be accompanied by an uncentered steering wheel as well as vibrations from this particular part when you’re driving. If you have any questions or want to secure your spot with Sheehy Volkswagen of Hagerstown’s Service Department, schedule your appointment today!