Automotive Tips from Kwik Kar Saginaw: Signs of an Alignment Problem
July 28, 2024
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Saginaw drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. Whil... More
Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
December 3, 2023
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
October 15, 2023
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
Power Steering Service at Kwik Kar Saginaw in Saginaw
September 27, 2020
Many Saginaw drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the internal ... More
Saginaw Alignment Service
November 24, 2019
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More
Straight and True in Saginaw: Wheel Alignment
January 1, 2019
Most Saginaw folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Saginaw ... More
Trip Inspection at Kwik Kar Saginaw in Saginaw
July 31, 2018
Saginaw area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Saginaw drivers can't always a... More
Tracking True in Saginaw: Wheel Alignment
July 3, 2018
At Kwik Kar Saginaw, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Kwik Kar Saginaw alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. Then the alignm... More
Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Kwik Kar Saginaw
February 25, 2018
Hello Saginaw! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them mor... More
Automotive Tips from Kwik Kar Saginaw: Alignment Inspection
January 8, 2018
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Saginaw drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Kwik Kar Saginaw will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspension an... More