Wheel Alignment: What It Means, Why It Matters, and What It Costs You If It’s Wrong

If your car has started pulling to one side, or you’ve noticed one edge of a tyre wearing faster than the rest, wheel alignment is usually the cause. At Great North Auto Services, we check alignment on cars from across the Harrogate and Knaresborough area every week, and it’s one of the most common issues we find after a pothole strike, a kerb knock, or suspension work. Here’s what alignment actually means, how to spot a problem, and what it costs you if it’s left uncorrected.

What Does Wheel Alignment Mean?

Wheel alignment primarily refers to the toe angle and the camber angle
*caster angle is also measured but is not usually such a big factor as camber and toe.