December 17, 2020
Like many drivers, you probably never think about the difference between a tire balance and a wheel alignment. Both services are essential to maintaining your vehicle’s performance and extending the life of your tires. It’s important that wheel alignment and tire balancing are included in your car’s regular maintenance schedule, and that you recognize the signs of imbalanced tires and wheels that have become misaligned.
The tires on your vehicle are balanced on the wheel by small weights placed between the tire and rim. Why? Because even a new tire will never be perfectly balanced. When our technicians perform a balancing service on your car, we make sure the weight of the tire and wheel is distributed as evenly as possible. This way, the tire rolls smoothly.
Like most things, your tire balancing endures normal wear and tear. The weights shift or even become lost when hitting a pothole or slamming on the brakes. If you notice any of the following symptoms, it may be time to bring your vehicle in for tire balancing:
Your vehicle’s wheel alignment ensures that your car travels straight, and that your tires are centered properly on the wheels. Every vehicle is made with a specific alignment: A set of angles that position your tires on the ground. Wheels can become misaligned during heavy impact, or by simply bumping the curb. During a wheel alignment, our technicians adjust the angles of your wheels back to manufacturer recommendations. We recommend a wheel alignment service every 6,000 miles, or sooner if you are experiencing any of these symptoms:
If you need a wheel alignment or tire services performed, we invite you to bring your vehicle into our auto repair shop today.
Kenisha Brown- Alexander2023-10-26Excellent! After being told by the dealership I needed almost $6k in service I found German depot and they provided the utmost integrity about what I needed…. Which was only $260 in service. No doubt this is my new service home!Marie-Claire Chabat2023-10-26I’ve used German card Depot again again, and every time I’m super happy. They’re very responsive and very knowledgeable. I would totally recommend them.Anthony Amos2023-10-26Jimmy is my rap. Always very professional and always willing to help in anyway I can to get the car fixed. He is truly a gentleman and a scholar and very trustworthy.Juan Vallecilla2023-10-25Great experience. The service was done fast, and professionally. From now on GCD will be my service/repair shop. Thank you and special recognition to Jimmy who was in touch with me during the service process.Robert Heist (Bobby)2023-10-23Honest, friendly, and professional. Extremely knowledgeable staff and managers, the level of effort that went into my last visit qualifies as above and beyond. Cannot recommend this business enough.Steven Tornberg2023-10-13Excellent, fast, friendly service done with the proper tools and equipment by experienced technicians; and done at a price much more affordable than dealership prices. Couldn’t ask for more!Vesper Martini2023-10-05Great customer service, which most businesses are currently lacking. Joe answered all my questions regarding the issues I was having with my 2016 Jetta. A very friendly staff, and a clean customer waiting area with more amenities than most car dealerships.Kevin Bauer2023-10-04Very Professional Very Fair Pricing And Trustworthy !edwin lopez2023-10-04I took my car I got to say I love the experience feels like family there my car was fixed to perfection and really loved the 8 Point inspection with pictures to actually see what is wrong with your car it’s already hard to find German car mechanic so this will my go too shop
