Toyota Service Center Serving Boston Explains Importance of Front End Alignment

The expert technicians at the Woburn Toyota service center serving Boston say that regular front end alignments, or wheel alignments as they are also called, can help extend the life of tires as well as keep a vehicle running safely.

The service technicians at Woburn Toyota recommend Boston Toyota service customers balance and rotate tires every 12,000 miles (approximately every four oil changes) to ensure even tire wear and extend tread life. There are simple tests consumers can perform to determine whether or not their vehicle needs a wheel alignment.

How Boston Toyota Service Customers Can Check Wheel Alignment



Boston Toyota service customers can first check for proper wheel alignment by checking their steering wheel and tire positioning. When the car is in motion, it should drive straight ahead if the driver lets go of the steering wheel. If the car ‘pulls’ to one side or the other, most likely a wheel alignment is needed (*do not perform this test while driving at high speeds or when other cars are present).

Another way to check to see if tires need an alignment is to inspect the tires for wear and tear. A car that is properly aligned will have tires that will have about the same amount of wear on the treads. If one front tire shows more tread wear than the other front tire, the driver should get an alignment. The same test should be performed for the rear tires.

The Woburn Toyota service center serving Boston uses advanced computer technology to ensure perfect tire alignment. Properly aligned tires last longer and also make driving the vehicle safer. Severely misaligned tires can cause damage to the vehicle and pose a serious safety risk for passengers and other vehicles on the road.

Woburn Toyota is currently offering a precision 4-wheel alignment for $59.95 (regularly $89.95).

For more information about front end alignment at the service center of Woburn Toyota, call 800-649-0400.