Wheel Alignment in St. Albert

Precision 4-Wheel Alignment for Cars, SUVs, Minivans & Trucks

Is your vehicle pulling to one side? Is your steering wheel crooked when you are driving straight? Are your tires wearing unevenly?

It may be time for a professional wheel alignment in St. Albert.

Canadian Auto NAPA Auto Care provides computerized wheel alignment services for cars, SUVs, minivans, European vehicles and trucks up to 1 ton.

Our St. Albert shop uses the Hunter HawkEye Elite® Wheel Alignment System with WinAlign® technology to accurately measure your vehicle's alignment and help our technicians adjust it according to the appropriate vehicle specifications.

Proper wheel alignment can help improve handling, reduce uneven tire wear and keep your vehicle tracking properly on the road.

Call Canadian Auto NAPA Auto Care: 780-569-0654

Visit:
109 – 25 Chisholm Avenue
St. Albert, Alberta T8N 5A5

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Professional Wheel Alignment Services in St. Albert

Wheel alignment involves measuring and adjusting the angles of your vehicle's wheels so they are positioned correctly in relation to the vehicle and road.

Even a relatively small alignment problem can affect how your vehicle drives and how quickly your tires wear.

Our wheel alignment service is suitable for many:

• Domestic cars
• Import vehicles
• European vehicles
• SUVs and crossovers
• Minivans
• Pickup trucks
• Light-duty commercial and fleet vehicles
• Trucks up to 1 ton

Whether you have recently installed new tires, hit a pothole, replaced suspension components or simply notice that your vehicle isn't driving straight, we can inspect the vehicle and determine whether an alignment is required.

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Signs Your Vehicle May Need a Wheel Alignment

You don't necessarily have to wait until your tires are badly worn before having the alignment checked.

Schedule an alignment inspection if you notice any of the following:

Vehicle Pulling Left or Right

A vehicle that consistently drifts or pulls toward one side may have an alignment problem. Tire pressure, tire condition, road crown and steering or suspension problems can also cause pulling, so proper inspection is important.

Crooked or Off-Centre Steering Wheel

When driving straight on a reasonably level road, your steering wheel should generally be centred. An off-centre steering wheel can be an indication that the alignment requires attention.

Uneven or Rapid Tire Wear

Excessive wear on the inside or outside edge of a tire can indicate incorrect alignment angles or worn steering and suspension components.

Steering Feels Unstable or Vehicle Wanders

If your vehicle doesn't track consistently or requires frequent steering corrections, an alignment and steering/suspension inspection may be appropriate.

After Hitting a Pothole or Curb

St. Albert and Edmonton-area roads can develop potholes and rough surfaces, particularly following freeze-thaw cycles. A significant impact can affect alignment or damage steering and suspension components.

After Steering or Suspension Repairs

Replacement of certain steering or suspension components can change wheel geometry. An alignment is commonly required after these repairs.

After Installing New Tires

New tires are an investment. Checking the alignment when installing a new set can help prevent an existing alignment problem from prematurely wearing those new tires.

Why Wheel Alignment Is Important

Correct wheel alignment affects much more than whether your vehicle drives straight.

Help Extend Tire Life

Incorrect toe, camber or other alignment angles can cause accelerated and uneven tire wear.

Correcting the alignment can help your tires wear more evenly and protect your tire investment.

Improve Vehicle Handling

A properly aligned vehicle should track more predictably and respond appropriately to steering input.

Improve Driving Comfort

A vehicle that continually pulls or wanders can require constant steering correction. Correct alignment can make the vehicle more comfortable and predictable to drive.

Reduce Unnecessary Rolling Resistance

Certain alignment problems can increase tire scrub and rolling resistance. Correct wheel geometry helps the tires roll as intended.

Protect Steering & Suspension Components

Alignment problems can sometimes be associated with worn or damaged steering and suspension components. Identifying these problems early can help prevent additional tire wear and handling problems.

Hunter HawkEye Elite® Wheel Alignment Technology

Accurate alignment begins with accurate measurements.

Canadian Auto NAPA Auto Care in St. Albert uses the Hunter HawkEye Elite® Wheel Aligner with WinAlign® software.

The system uses four precision cameras to measure vehicle alignment angles accurately.

Its wheel-target mounting design is intended to reduce metal-to-metal contact with the wheel, helping protect wheel finishes during the alignment process.

The equipment allows our technicians to measure important alignment angles and compare them with the appropriate specifications for your vehicle.

What Is Checked During a Wheel Alignment?

Depending on the vehicle and its available factory adjustments, alignment measurements can include:

Camber

Camber describes the inward or outward tilt of the wheel when viewed from the front of the vehicle.

Excessive positive or negative camber can contribute to uneven tire wear.

Toe

Toe describes whether the front edges of the tires point slightly inward or outward relative to each other.

Incorrect toe is one of the alignment conditions that can cause rapid tire wear.

Caster

Caster relates to the angle of the steering axis when viewed from the side of the vehicle.

Caster can affect steering stability, steering return and vehicle tracking.

Not every alignment angle is adjustable on every vehicle. If a measurement is outside specification and cannot be corrected through normal adjustment, additional inspection or repair may be required.

Wheel Alignment Pricing in St. Albert

Canadian Auto NAPA Auto Care currently offers 4-wheel alignment services for a variety of passenger and light-duty vehicles.

Domestic Cars, SUVs & Minivans

4-Wheel Alignment — $169

Suitable for many domestic passenger vehicles, SUVs and minivans.

European & Selected Import Vehicles

4-Wheel Alignment — $189

Available for many vehicles including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Volvo, MINI, Land Rover, Range Rover and other applicable import vehicles.

Pickup Trucks

4-Wheel Alignment — $199

For applicable pickup trucks up to 1 ton.

Prices may vary where additional diagnosis, repairs, aftermarket suspension components or special alignment procedures are required. Contact us with your year, make and model to confirm pricing.

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Call: 780-569-0654

Wheel Alignment After Installing New Tires

Buying new tires without correcting an existing alignment problem can result in premature and uneven wear.

If you are installing:

• Winter tires
• All-weather tires
• Summer tires
• Performance tires
• New wheels and tires

consider having your alignment checked at the same time.

Canadian Auto NAPA Auto Care can provide tire installation, balancing, rotation and wheel alignment services at our St. Albert location.

INTERNAL LINK: Tires in St. Albert

INTERNAL LINK: Tire Rotation & Wheel Balancing

INTERNAL LINK: Tire Rebates & Specials

Wheel Alignment, Tire Balancing & Tire Rotation — What's the Difference?

These services solve different problems.

Wheel Alignment

Corrects or verifies the angles and position of the wheels relative to vehicle specifications.

Common symptoms include pulling, an off-centre steering wheel and uneven tire wear.

Wheel Balancing

Corrects weight imbalance in the tire and wheel assembly.

An imbalance can cause vibration, particularly at certain road speeds.

Tire Rotation

Moves tires between approved positions on the vehicle to help promote more even tread wear.

Depending on your symptoms and tire condition, your vehicle may benefit from one or more of these services.

INTERNAL LINK: Tire Rotation & Wheel Balancing

Steering & Suspension Inspection Before Alignment

Sometimes an alignment problem is actually the result of worn or damaged steering or suspension components.

Components that can affect alignment include:

• Tie rods
• Ball joints
• Control arms
• Bushings
• Wheel bearings
• Struts
• Shocks
• Springs
• Steering components
• Suspension mounting points

If excessive wear or damage is found, repairs may need to be completed before the vehicle can be aligned correctly.

Canadian Auto NAPA Auto Care provides steering and suspension diagnosis and repair in addition to wheel alignment.

INTERNAL LINK: Suspension & Steering Repair in St. Albert

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Alignments for Lifted, Lowered & Modified Vehicles

Suspension modifications can change factory wheel geometry.

If your truck, SUV or car has been:

• Lifted
• Levelled
• Lowered
• Fitted with aftermarket suspension
• Equipped with different wheel or tire sizes
• Modified for performance or off-road use

tell us about the modifications when booking your appointment.

Some modified vehicles require additional adjustment, aftermarket components or specialized procedures before the desired alignment specifications can be achieved.

Canadian Auto also provides lift kits, leveling kits, suspension services and custom wheel services.

INTERNAL LINK: Vehicle Accessories & Lift Kits

INTERNAL LINK: Custom Wheels in St. Albert

Wheel Alignment for Commercial & Fleet Vehicles

Proper alignment can be particularly important for fleet vehicles that accumulate kilometres quickly.

Uneven tire wear across several fleet vehicles can increase operating costs and shorten tire replacement intervals.

Canadian Auto NAPA Auto Care provides automotive repair, tire and alignment services for eligible commercial and fleet vehicles, including light-duty trucks up to 1 ton.

We also work with approved fleet management programs.

INTERNAL LINK: Commercial & Fleet Vehicle Repairs