Description: Wheel alignment consists of a series of interrelated measurements and adjustments that bring a vehicle's steering, suspension and on-road driving characteristics into manufacturers specifications.

Purpose: Proper wheel alignment reduces tire wear, improves fuel economy and handling, while increasing driving enjoyment and safety.

Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: Have your car's alignment checked once a year. Normal wear and road conditions can take their toll on your cars steering and suspension system, possibly throwing the alignment settings out of specifications. For best results, seek a reliable alignment shop and qualified technician who can perform a four-wheel alignment on your car. Traditionally, alignments have always been associated with only the front wheels, but no longer. Some common symptoms of your car needing an alignment include uneven tire tread wear, pulling to one side, wandering, and an off-center steering wheel.

Description: Wheel balance refers to the proper distribution of weight around a revolving tire and wheel assembly. Poor wheel balance can have a marked impact on both your car and your safety.

Purpose: Proper wheel balance ensures that the wheels, while spinning, do not have a heavy spot that can cause vibration and premature wear of tires, struts, shocks and other steering and suspension components. When combined with proper wheel alignment, balanced wheels ensure smooth and enjoyable driving.

Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: The most common signs of unbalanced tires are vibration and noise problems. When driving with an out-of-balance wheel, the wheel literally bounces down the road rather than spinning smoothly. This can affect the speed, handling and mileage of your car. It's a good idea to have your car's wheels balanced when rotating the tires, about every 6,000 miles.

Description: Exhaust pipe is a general term for several different pipes used throughout the exhaust system.Exhaust pipes may be made of standard or stainless steel.

Purpose: Exhaust pipes route exhaust gas away from the engine, through the catalytic converter and muffler and out the rear of the vehicle. As a result, pollution and sound are reduced, while ensuring safety by directing exhaust gas away from the vehicle.

Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: Have your vehicle's exhaust system inspected periodically to keep your car safe.Keep in mind that exhaust gas,can be deadly if it enters the interior of the car.

Description: Tire rotation refers to the regular practice of switching the position of each tire on the car.

Purpose: Tire rotation helps to equalize tread wear and is critical to gain the maximum life from your tire investment.

Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: Refer to your owner's manual for the recommended rotation interval and pattern, generally a rotation interval of 6,000 miles is recommended. The rotation pattern varies with different makes and models, which shows the tire locations during rotation. Some vehicles have different size tires on the front and back or directional tires. This limits the locations that a tire may take on the vehicle. When in doubt, check the owne's manual or consult a professional technician for guidance. Tire rotation time also offers a good opportunity to have the tires and wheels balanced. It's another step you can take to maximize your tire investment.