Wheel Alignment in College Station, Texas

Ensure Your Car’s Performance


What Is Wheel Alignment Service?

One of the best ways to ensure your car’s performance is a professional wheel alignment through our auto repair shop. By aligning your vehicle’s wheels so that they’re pointing in the same direction and your tires contacting the road at the right angle, you’ll be assured of confident steering, smooth turning, and safe travels all year round. Through a combination of leading-edge technology and high-level training, the service specialists at Pro-Tec Auto Repair in College Station, Texas, confidently bring key components such as the toe and camber into harmony. The toe is the angle at which the car’s wheels point inward or outward inside the wheel well, while the camber is the angle to which the wheels point inward or outward relative to the top of the wheel well. Also important is the caster, which is the angle of the steering pivot when viewed from the side. A caster can either be positive or negative. Various circumstances can cause your wheels to fall out of alignment: basic wear, a collision, the installation of new tires, raising or lowering your suspension, driving over a pothole or speed bump too fast, or hitting a curb.

What Are Signs of Misalignment?

How do you know if your car has a faulty wheel alignment? There are a few key warning signs. One of the most common is when the steering of your vehicle pulls to the left or right without any driver input. The more aggressive the pull, the more severe the misalignment is. You can test this by driving on a straight road, removing your hands from the wheel, and letting the vehicle guide itself; if it swerves, there may be an issue with your wheel alignment. Similarly, your steering wheel may sit off-centered, even if you’re driving straight, or you may feel it vibrate. Another sign is irregular tire tread wear, which occurs when the tires aren’t in full contact with the road or they meet the road at an awkward angle. Irregular or uneven tread wear also compromises your car’s safety and fuel economy. We’d like to point out that many of these symptoms can be the result of another issue entirely, such as imbalanced tires or worn suspension parts. If you start to experience one of the above signs, we encourage you to contact our team for a professional consultation. We’ll identify and confirm the problem and take the necessary steps to fix it.

Why Choose Us for Service?

Have your vehicle serviced here for wheel alignment, and you’ll benefit from the latest maintenance tools and technologies that keep your car running right and well for years to come. Moreover, we employ some of the most experienced service technicians in Texas, all of whom partake in regular training and are ASE-Certified. Another reason to work with us? Our many customer conveniences. If you’re a busy individual, we offer free shuttle service that keeps you on track with your obligations. You can also drop-off and pick-up your car before or after our business hours if you can’t make it in. One of the best benefits? Our 24-month/24,000-mile warranty that provides coverage for parts and labor. We service all makes and models at our auto shop, and when your car, truck, or SUV requires wheel alignment—or if you suspect it may—we have you covered. Visit our website and make a maintenance appointment today or give us a call at 979-694-4000. We are open Monday through Friday! Pro-Tec Auto Repair is located at 601 Harvey Road, College Station, TX 77840, US.