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Alignment Service at Toyota of Scranton

You’re cruising down the highway, enjoying the music on your radio and the sun shining. You may not think much about your alignment, especially if you aren’t having any problems steering or driving. You want to keep it that way, which is why alignment service is so important. You can have your alignment checked at Toyota of Scranton.

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How to Know If You Need a Wheel Alignment

As you drive around Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Dickson City, you’ll begin to notice signs of a problem if your alignment isn’t correct. The alignment is how the wheel grips the road and the angle it touches the pavement. Signs you need an alignment include:

  • Tire tread wears unevenly with one side smooth or wire poking through.
  • The steering wheel pulls to one side when you’re driving in a straight line.
  • The steering wheel turns to one side and won’t stay centered.

Anytime you buy new tires, you should have your alignment checked. If you have a lift kit added or if you lower your vehicle, an alignment may be necessary. Anytime you’ve been involved in an accident, you should also schedule an alignment, even if the collision wasn’t severe.
It’s also a good idea to have the alignment checked annually. You may need to do it more often if you live on gravel roads, roads with potholes, or if you like to go off-roading. Your wheels going out of alignment happens over time, so you may not notice until the issue is severe.

Get an Alignment with Toyota of Scranton

You can schedule an alignment with Toyota of Scranton with our online scheduler or give us a call. Relax in our comfortable waiting area while we work on your vehicle. We also offer a shuttle service if you need to go to work or back home until your vehicle is ready.
The service technicians test three different measurements for your wheel alignment:

  • Toe, which is how the side of the wheel tilts compared to the side of the vehicle when viewed from overhead.
  • Camber, which is the vertical tilt of the side of the wheel as to how it relates to the side of the car, which is viewed from either the front or rear.
  • Caster, which is how much the steering axis tilts compared to a straight line and is seen from the side of the car.

The technician will use a tool because the measurements are so precise that misalignment can be detected with very small changes. They will compare the measurements they get to what is normal for your make and model. Then, they will make adjustments until the wheels are back in the correct position. If you plan to get tires, you should buy them before an alignment.

What to Expect When You Arrive

When you come to our service department you will be greeted by our service concierge. The concierge will then direct you where to go and notify your service advisor so they can greet you at your vehicle. If you have set up your appointment ahead of time, we will have all of your information prepared and ready to review with you while your advisor performs the initial inspections. Some services can be done quickly, so you can decide to wait with your vehicle and enjoy our state-of-the-art service lounge including:

  • A café
  • Wi-Fi
  • Comfortable couches
  • Fireplace

For those who decide not to wait, we offer a shuttle service and a rental service to accommodate our customers.

Take care of your Toyota with regular alignment service at Toyota of Scranton. Schedule an appointment today and let us test your alignment. We want to keep you safe on the road in a dependable vehicle that gets you where you need to go.