If you own a car, you know you've seen this in your maintenance bill before. (unless you're new, in which case welcome to car ownership!) But what is it exactly? Why do we need it? And more importantly, is it worth paying for?

Wheel alignment is a complex topic covering a wide range of terms, facts and concepts. However, to explain it in the most basic and simple terms, we can say when your wheels are not aligned it simply means the wheels are not pointing in the right direction. In that case, you will lose the sense of direction of your vehicle. This will affect your steering and suspension but most importantly it could affect your safety. Imagine you are cruising on a highway and your wheels are not aligned correctly, it could lead to some serious accidents.

A vehicle is said to be properly aligned when all suspension and steering components are sound and when the tyre, wheel assemblies are running straight. Proper alignment is necessary for even tread wear and precise steering. Uneven front/rear tyre wear or changes in your vehicle's handling or steering response (i.e. pulling to one side) can indicate misalignment. Wheel Alignment service for your vehicle is recommended every 3000 kms.