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When it comes to car service, some things just belong together. Think peanut butter and jelly, movies and popcorn, or, in this case, tire installation and alignment. If you're someone who takes their car in for routine maintenance and tires but doesn't get too involved in the "whys and whats" of automotive service, you might be wondering if an alignment is an upsell attempt that tire shops suggest to make a little more profit. But that's not the case. If you get new tires installed without an alignment, you might be doing yourself a disservice, especially in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, where the roads can be a mixed bag and take a toll on even the best, premium tires.
Imagine treating yourself to a brand new set of sneakers. You wouldn’t want to run a marathon with your feet pointed in opposite directions, right? That’s basically what you’re asking your new tires to do when you skip the alignment. An alignment corrects the way your tires and wheels are pointing. This means better performance, longer tire life, and a smoother ride.
And if you're wondering the likelihood of your vehicle being out of alignment when it's time to install new tires, well, it's not uncommon. Misalignment can happen gradually over time, so it's not easy to tell when you're out of alignment until you're really out of alignment. But even slight misalignment is going to have consequences for your new tires and the overall handling of the vehicle.
New tires are an investment. You don't want to compromise their longevity from the star by mounting them on a misaligned vehicle. Misalignment can lead to uneven tire wear, forcing you to say goodbye to those new tires sooner than you expect. Our recommendation: don't skip the alignment when installing new tires.
Here’s something many folks don't realize: some tire warranties or guarantees require alignments to stay valid. That’s right! Refusing the alignment could also be a costly mistake in the event you need a tire manufacturer to honor their promise. Tire warranties are designed to protect your investment, but you need to hold up your end of the bargain. This may involve having the tires installed with an alignment and taking care of them regularly with rotations. If you're not going to follow the warranty or guarantee guidelines, you’re throwing money down the drain.
Are you shopping for tires and a wheel alignment in Dartmouth?
Visit Yuille Auto Works, where we'll be happy to take care of everything and get you driving again without worries.
Tire installs and alignments are complementary services that set your vehicle up for the best performance, protect your investment, and help you avoid needless hassle down the road. Here in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, where we love our cars as much as our coastline, it just makes good sense to make sure we’re getting the most out of our tire purchase. That means we need to make sure our vehicles are properly aligned, and there's no better time than when you're installing new tires if you haven't had it done recently.
Aligning your vehicle at the time of tire installation is a smart move that'll keep your car, and your wallet, in better shape.
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