Your vehicle’s alignment is an essential aspect of its reliability and ride quality. From Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, here’s what you should know about your alignment, from symptoms to keep an eye on to how it affects your vehicle.

 

Your drivetrain is where most of the process of moving your vehicle occurs. The drivetrain includes all the parts powered by the engine to turn the wheels, including the transmission, axles, or driveshafts that combine efforts to propel your car forward (or backwards, when you’re in reverse.) At Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ, our drivetrain specialists are well equipped to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road and running smoothly along.

With AAA, roadside assistance, and the decreasing ability of people to fix and maintain their own cars, there are a lot of people on the road today who don’t know how to change a tire. Removing your wheel and replacing it with your spare may seem like a daunting task, but with this guide from Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ you’ll have the knowledge you need when you find yourself in a bind.

What is your flywheel, and when do you need to replace it? Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ has the answers you’re looking for.

If you've been driving for any amount of time, you’re probably aware that your car, truck, or SUV needs a wheel alignment on occasion. However, did you know that depending on what you drive, your rear wheels may also require attention? Here’s what you need to know about rear wheel alignments, from Mercie J Auto Care in Mesa, AZ.

 

Wheel alignment is the position of the wheels relative to your car. When properly aligned, the wheels point in the right direction.

Often confused with wheel alignment, a properly balanced wheel is a beautiful, perfectly tuned wheel-tire combination. This is accomplished by placing measured lead weights on the opposite side of the "heavy spot"—the noticeable tread wear on your unbalanced tire.