How do you know if you messed up your alignment?

What are the symptoms of your car being out of alignment?

• Uneven or rapid tire wear.
• Steering wheel being crooked when you are driving straight.
• Noisy Steering.
• Pulling to the right or left.
• Squealing tires.

What are the effects of a bad alignment?

Not only can poor wheel alignment accelerate tire wear, it can reduce your fuel efficiency, make wheels work against each other, place strain on suspension components, and impede braking ability. When your vehicle is out of alignment, it effects your entire vehicle and may put your safety at risk.

What happens if your car hits a curb at 5 mph?

Depending on what car you are driving and depending on what angle you hit the curb, the damage severity and type will vary. Hitting a curb head on at 5 miles an hour with a sedan can result in minor suspencion damage to petentially a damaged engine and transmission.

What happens when you run over a curb?

Depending on the make and model of the vehicle, curbs can damage tires and rims by denting rims or lacerating tires. Cars lower to the ground can have damage to fenders, radiator and oil pan. If you happen to run over a curb or any concrete object, it is best to pull over and safely inspect the vehicle.

Should I get my car checked after hitting a curb?

Therefore, it’s important to have your vehicle checked by a qualified mechanic after hitting a curb, even if there is no visible damage. Here are a few of the possible repercussions of a curb strike.

What happens if you hit a curb and hit a pot hole?

If you run over a pot hole, hit a curb, or hit a piece of road debris, such as tire remnants, the underside of your car may be damaged. Since you cannot see the underside, you have to rely on signs that indicate damage was done.