Honda Alignment Service

Honda Alignment Service at Zeigler Honda of Racine

By ensuring that your vehicle is properly aligned you can prevent hazardous and easily avoidable issues. Whether it results in poor gas mileage or costly damages due to accidents and collisions, alignment is an important factor to consider when keeping your vehicle at peak performance and efficiency. Stop by Zeigler Honda of Racine in Mt Pleasant, WI for expert alignment services and advice from highly trained Honda technicians. Feel free to schedule an appointment online with our Service Center or contact us for more information. Our highly skilled Honda technicians at Zeigler Honda of Racine know exactly what your Honda needs to ensure it's running in peak conditions for years to come. 

Importance of Wheel Alignment

Poor wheel alignment can be as dangerous as it is costly. You could face immediate and hazardous conditions or end up paying for it down the road. From decreasing your Honda's fuel economy and tire life to damaging your steering equipment and Honda's internal structure. Excessive tire wear from a poor alignment can lead to reduced traction and even cause tire blowouts, reducing your stopping capabilities. Unaligned wheels will also make it more difficult to control your Honda, making it more dangerous and difficult to accurately know how your car will turn, stop, or avoid an accident. With every oil change or any service, our expert technicians will inspect your vehicle to look out for any alarming signs of poor wheel alignment. 

Signs Your Honda Needs an Alignment

There are several simple ways you can review your car's alignment on your own before bringing it in or contacting us to pick up your car. Generally speaking, every time you get behind the wheel you should feel and drive the same. However, an out-of-alignment vehicle will pull and drift while driving on a straight road. Additional warning signs and issues include:

• Poor steering ability
• Car pulling one way
• Tire tread wearing fast 

Causes of Poor Alignment

Factors that can impact your Honda's wheel alignment generally have to do with post-collision issues, off-road activities, and poor driving habits. Looking out for potholes, steep approaches, curbs, speed bumps, and other road hazards can help you avoid this issue.

How to Fix Alignment

To begin fixing your alignment, we first review where the issues are. Aligning the front end is a matter of adjusting the caster, camber, and toe of your vehicle. We'll perform vehicle diagnostics to accurately level your vehicle according to its manufacturer's standards. To get started, our certified Honda technicians will:   

• Raise both front wheels on jack stands.
• Turn the car's electrical system
• Review which direction each wheel is pointing
• Loosen or tighten the tire rod depending on the direction
• Review all wheels alignment
• Test wheels alignment and ride smoothness 

Why Service at Zeigler Honda of Racine?

Zeigler Honda of Racine houses a team of highly-trained technicians standing by to assist you with anything from routine maintenance to more advanced engine repair and bodywork. Our service center and our expert technicians are here to cater to any and all of your Honda's service and parts needs, so stop by our state-of-the-art facility and meet with our knowledgeable, approachable, factory-certified team. Additional reasons to choose Zeigler Honda of Racine include:   

• Featured Honda Care and Honda Financial Services
• Ongoing Service Specials
• Fully stocked Parts Center
• Genuine OEM parts used for repair
• Comfortable dealership amenities
• Responsive Collision Center  
• Online Schedule Service options

Alignment FAQs

What is a tire alignment?

Tire alignments adjust the angles of wheels to Honda's specifications to reduce tire wear and ensure your Honda's handling.

How can I tell if my Honda needs an alignment?

A common sign that an alignment is required is when your car pulls to one side or the other without you turning the wheel.

What are OEM parts?

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts are specifically designed for your vehicle and come backed by a warranty.

What does the term "Caster" mean during an alignment?

Caster describes the steering pivot angle, as seen from the vehicle's side, measured in degrees.

What does the term "Camber" mean during an alignment?

Camber is the angle of the wheel in relation to a vertical direction (seen from the front or rear of the vehicle).

What does the term "Toe" mean during an alignment?

Toe is when your front or rear wheels have front edges pointed toward each other, the pair is called "toe-ins." If the front edges point away from each other, the pair is called "toe-outs."

Why is my car shaking?

Shaking can be caused by several issues including poor alignment or brake issues.