If you are on a straight road and notice your steering wheel is pulling one way or the other, you likely have an issue that can be addressed pretty easily by bringing it into Kevin’s Auto Repair in Swoyersville PA. You should, in theory, be able to let go of the steering wheel and it stays straight. If it doesn’t, it is important to find out why.
Front End Alignment
The most likely culprit of a steering wheel pull is the front-end alignment. So many things can knock this out of sorts, from a speed bump to a pothole.
Either way, a front end that is not properly aligned will cause your car to pull. If you think your car is out of alignment, our mechanics can check it and fix it fairly simply. It is also a good idea when you are getting new tires to also get your car properly aligned. This will help protect your investment long-term, as the tires will not wear unevenly.
How Inflated Or (Under) Inflated Are Your Tires?
One thing to check when your steering wheel is pulling to one side is your tires. If you have overinflated tires or underinflated tires, it will cause your vehicle to pull to one side or the other. The tire pressure you inflate your tires to is very important. Most of the newer cars now have a built-in tire pressure gauge in the dashboard.
Always check the tire pressure when you are getting gas by using a tire gauge from your glove box. If you make it a habit, this will help catch any tire issues early. Each tire should be inflated to the recommended pressure level. See us at Kevin’s Auto Repair in Swoyersville PA if one or more of your tires is losing some air. If your tires lose air a lot, there may be a valve stem problem, the tire itself or the rim.
Believe it or not, driving your car with a steering wheel pull can be dangerous, so it is vital you check it on a regular basis. If you let your steering wheel go slightly, you should instantly be able to tell whether or not it pulls, although we do not recommend this, if it pulls bring it into us.
If you are uncertain whether or not your steering wheel is pulling, you can always bring it to us at Kevin’s Auto Repair in Swoyersville PA to check it out for you.