Does Your Car REALLY Need a Wheel Alignment? Everything You Need to Know about Car Alignments

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A Master automobile technician and shop owner shares the truth about wheel alignments. What is a car alignment, When should you get one, What causes car pulls and more
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0:00 Intro
0:44 Car Alignment Basics
5:00 So Why Does My Car Pull?
9:53 Tires and Alignment Good Still Pulls?
13:44 When Should You Get An Alignment

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@adamn5821 4 месяца назад

The world needs more mechanics like you.

@Aug08 4 месяца назад

Seriously! I love this channel!

@woodworkerchris1903 4 месяца назад

A dealership tried to pull this with me a few months ago. I asked the service advisor why he felt I needed an alignment done and he said "it's standard after 20,000 miles." I decided on the spot that would be the first and last time I went to them for any kind of service. Glad to see your video confirms my suspicion -- thanks for these videos, they truly provide a great service for folks!

@AcuraJ32 4 месяца назад

These Dealerships and Shops out here really gouge you and they have no conscience! They legally rob people without a gun..So disgusting.

@RustyZipper 4 месяца назад

It’s a quick $100, pure profit, non- inventory able item

@juniormoore3953 4 месяца назад

I drove a 2006 Sonata over 12 years with no alignment

@jeffl1944 4 месяца назад

Caster is an angle dumb ass

@RustyZipper 4 месяца назад

@@juniormoore3953 - manufacturers need to bring back those cars! That was even before TPMS sensors were mandatory!

@jerald9722 4 месяца назад

I did nothing but wheel alignment, brakes and suspension, for 25 years! Everything this man is saying is absolutely the truth!

@efremendez 3 месяца назад

Wow how engine not blow up from lack of oil?

@KNR6292 3 месяца назад

@@efremendezthey worked in a shop and specialized, cmon man

@carlosvile9832 2 месяца назад

@@efremendezyeah he means he worked in those areas, not that he did those for his car.

@ralphp5668 2 месяца назад

How many miles

@duanebinkley9045 4 месяца назад

I find that sometimes a pull can be resolved by checking for uneven tire pressure...

@jimbo5635 4 месяца назад

I want add a pull can be caused by bad wheel bearings , dragging, stuck brake or tire tread separation

@user-du1mz5zx7s 4 месяца назад

That’s right! I believe a very low pressure tire,can cause a small pull..correct tires pressures all around are just as important..

@Rhaspun 4 месяца назад

@@jimbo5635 Some tires can also cause the cause to wonder around when driving on grooved concrete freeways. When the Nissan 300ZX first came out and I had replaced the tires. One replacement set of Bridgestone tires made the wander a bit. It didn't happen when I eventually replaced them with Michelins. I would get that problem every so often as I had different cars and tires over the years.

@cjadventures8840 4 месяца назад

@@jimbo5635 You just named every issue in my car 😅

@davidt8438 4 месяца назад

That would explain all the trouble I had last Tuesday with my shopping cart at Walmart.

@cliffm8112 4 месяца назад

Lo😂

@charlesjackson1700 4 месяца назад

Walmart has terrible carts. You have to test the one you get to make sure it will roll straight.😩

@jaycho6747 4 месяца назад

Time to change the wheels

@Tonyplat98 Месяц назад

Did you tell them to do an alignment on it

@a.c.4732 3 дня назад

Must have been a Toyota Shopping Cart .... never happens with a Lexus Shopping Cart 😅

@d.a.t.7723 4 месяца назад

Not only a mechanic, also a gentleman.

@mcc7762 4 месяца назад

You are one of the few mechanics not trying to sell unnecessary alignments. True honesty (especially with vehicles) is at a premium these days. Much appreciated.

@keitha.9788 Месяц назад

If your car is pulling slightly to one side, FIRST check tire pressure.

@caseyjones5145 4 месяца назад

so close to 1 million subs dude, this channel deserves it!

@ambivertical 4 месяца назад

Something we can All get behind. Honesty and integrity is a rare commodity these days. I’m for supporting it.

@landshass2849 4 месяца назад

As mentioned in this video, check your tire wear. My 2021 Camry hybrid LE (steel wheels 205/65 R16) is 302 K miles as of today and I'm shopping around for my 4th set of tires (yes 100K miles a set) , and I still driving on the same factory alignment.

@jonathannagela2130 4 месяца назад

I want to discount tire and gotta free Thai repair the other day. They used a gauge or a amp on the cell phone to measure the treadfrom each side of the tire and stuffit was kind of interesting

@paulferreira8342 4 месяца назад

It really depends on the life the car has lived and the roads it drives on.

@Rambleon444 4 месяца назад

What,100k of driving a year? I am considering buying the same car, can you give me the pros and cons?

@TB-lv2rh 4 месяца назад

That is a ton of driving! My back hurts just thinking about 100K per year!!!

@scarea2691 4 месяца назад

holy moly. at the rate you drive you'll easily hit 1 million miles in a few years. you should get on a news or post it somewhere at least, might be a world record

@rightlanehog3151 4 месяца назад

AMD, I don't think my car needs an alignment but I am really enjoying these little chats . 😁

@nicholasjones7774 4 месяца назад

@@Azaelult he seems to prefer it over Ahmed

@myvalium1 4 месяца назад

Great info. I wish your shop was nearby. A competent trustworthy mechanic is hard to find.

@grizzlygrizzle 4 месяца назад

But for that to be the case, you would have to be living in Chicago.

@jesseonly1327 4 месяца назад

Just an fyi. Former tech. I dont know if all hunter alighment machines do this. I would see some "techs" change it manually on the computer and on the print out on the top it would say "modified". Thats how they would do some alignments when they didn't want to work on the vehicle. so just be on the look out when the service writer lets you know what was done.

@jimgrant4348 4 месяца назад

After my Forrester was struck behind the passenger rear wheel while parked by someone driving over 30mph it mas moved over 6 feet. I had to fight the driver's insurance to have a rear end alignment. The insurance company told me it was impossible to cause alignment issues. The repair shop found damaged parts, my muffler was damaged and I was told without the alignment my new tires would have been damaged and needing replacement within 6000 miles.

@kurona 4 месяца назад

The first time I had to do an alignment at the dealership, the alignment itself was fine but the steering wheel wasn't centered (off by less than a cm from the outer diameter of the steering wheel, but still noticeable for me). I also rotated my tires to rule out a tire issue. Even after 2 more visits they didn't think it was a problem. So in the end I decided to try adjusting the toe equally on each side a tiny bit, and after hours of trial and error I was able to get the steering wheel straight. Never felt so accomplished working on a car in my life, even for something so minor! Come to think of it, there might have been a chance that i misinformed the dealership service advisor by saying it was a "pull". I definitely learned something new. Thanks for the videos as always!

@brucewayne2773 4 месяца назад

Centering the steering wheel is of the utmost importance, they are supposed to take your car for a drive to make sure of that. I would have addressed it as soon as possible .

@jdesaavedra0432 4 месяца назад

Your alignment was not complete-have them correct the steering wheel misalignment or take it somewhere else. Your signals will never correct properly and your steering angle sensor will always sense the vehicle being turned.

@simplelife2967 4 месяца назад

Roads are terrible in my area. I need an alignment every time after hitting a pothole hard enough. Skipped it once and after 6 months noticed uneven wear on summer tires while switching to winter ones. Luckily, those are old enough and need replacement for the next season anyways.

@Cocora22 4 месяца назад

Love all your videos!!!!!!!!!!! Always looking for the next one. Thank You for all the valuable information

@ArmadusMalaysia 2 месяца назад

Here in Malaysia, people around me advise to do alignments every 3 months, and it helps to make the tires wear out more evenly. Also, if we're working in the e-hailing sector, every driver is required by the government to enter an official car health test every year. And one of the things they test us on is the alignment, where the tires go on a huge treadmill and gets tested. And i've failed the whole course many times just because of this one alignment test.

@MrJdubb104 4 месяца назад

Love your channel, keep up the good work.

@ByteHeisenNerd 4 месяца назад

Always such quality info. Helped me dispel some myths I’d had about alignments. Hearing it’s not a maintenance item makes me feel better. I love watching these videos to support AMD the way he supports us all by making them!

@truebluereef419 4 месяца назад

Pleasant surprise when you see a new video upload.

@user-hq5cd9fu4c 4 месяца назад

Great easy to understand video..tyvm for your work in putting these videos together.

@TripleBerg 4 месяца назад

Been driving more many decades. I always learn something new when I watch your videos. In this case, several new things. Thanks

@jerrywillhite4412 4 месяца назад

Thank you for confirming my thoughts on routine alignments. I routinely inspect my tires for wear pattern and maintain proper air pressure. My wife’s 2011 Camry has 90000 miles and never had an alignment. Tire wear is even and drives straight just like it did when new.

@paulweber5962 3 месяца назад

It goes without saying, but needs to be said: CORRECT tire pressure is a must first, the same PSI in both front tires, otherwise it will pull. Easy fix and diagnosis.

@Willy12927 4 месяца назад

Really like listening to your automotive knowledge.

@williammrdeza9445 4 месяца назад

Great information! Thank you for the detailed explanation and honest assessment of alignment issues.

@LarryBloom 4 месяца назад

Good video, but I feel you missed giving a pretty good tip: You can get an idea about toe-in issues by running your fingers across both the front wheel treads left to right and right to left. They should feel identical in both directions. If you feel a little bit of a sharp edge on the tread in one direction but not the other, then that tire has been getting "dragged" slightly sideways due to poor toe-in.

@luis7974 4 месяца назад

Man I am so grateful for you making this kind of content available for everyone. Good video

@fieldsofomagh 4 месяца назад

Keep up the good work, much appreciated by all viewers.

@juanchobaldo8848 4 месяца назад

Thank you for your advices , one of best channels at this time...✌️

@BC-cp5vr 4 месяца назад

In Australia, it may seem that your car is pulling left when driving on most country roads, but the roads have a left camber wich helps with drainage, but is also done to prevent cars pulling right into oncoming traffic if you fail asleep at the wheel.

@roger7918 3 месяца назад

Absolutely love your videos. So informative and I appreciate your unbiased and honest opinions.

@phileas816 3 месяца назад

This is the best explanation I ever heard on this topic! Very well done and helpful - thank you!

@stantheman5163 4 месяца назад

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such an understandable way.

@marty4809 4 месяца назад

Great information as always AMD. Thanks for sharing with us.

@valdius85 3 месяца назад

Thank you for your hard work delivering these educational videos.

@sunking2001 4 месяца назад

All four original tires (General Tires) on my new 2005 Camry LE started wearing on the outer portions of the treads. The door jam sticker stated a really low PSI for the ties...I think it was 26PSI. I thought that was too low so I ran the tires at 32 PSI, then 35, then 37. No matter what I did the outer edges of all four tires were wearing first...even after rotations. There was no tire pull and I had the alignment done. Many opinions later a foreman of a tire chain speculated that the side belts of the tires were not properly supporting the tire. After the tires were replaced with another brand...problem solved and gone! Go figure! BTW...my 2020 Camry LE came with Bridgestone Tires...no problems...smooth as silk.

@forestpassineau 3 месяца назад

Great info!! This guy speaks the truth! What an awesome channel!! Love your content! Thanks.

@a.dejecacion9909 4 месяца назад

Thank you. Excellent advice!

@josephhoang7669 4 месяца назад

Another valuable video. Thank you very much. I love to follow your channel.

@christianbolt5761 4 месяца назад

This video is gold. Best explanation ever

@Shubhankarchoudhury 2 месяца назад

Best video on wheel alignment I’ve seen on RU-vid. I’ve seen a lot of them and this covers everything ❤

@ryanchapman6162 2 месяца назад

this is the best alignment video i scene yet. Very informative.

@Eolafan1008 4 месяца назад

Good morning…looking forward to my maintenance appointment in March!

@gutfinski 3 месяца назад

The most intelligent discussion on wheel alignment ever! Thank you, sir.

@yal100 4 месяца назад

So glad you mentioned the road crown. Its amazing how many people go for a alignment because of that. Its also amazing how many alignment shops don't bother with centering the wheel.

@khanyin3372 4 месяца назад

I agree with you 💯 percent about the back especially you have a solid axle how it goes off line.

@kevincamilleri1695 4 месяца назад

Another really great video. I rate it second from the masters best👍

@az8677 4 месяца назад

Thank you for explaining tire alignment and going over the different scenarios. I'd always heard about the suggestion of getting one done when buying new tires but that makes perfect sense and saves some money by inspecting the old tires for abnormal wear to determine whether one is needed or not.

@darrenjorgensen1917 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the information this will save me a lot of money. I just got a new set of tires today and declined the alignment and now I'm super glad I did. The other tires had worn beautifully.

@remonibrahiem7753 4 месяца назад

AMD…Thank you being honest and offering advises

@justaslime4011 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for all the tips and advice.

@Shododaan 4 месяца назад

This is an amazing amount of great information. I'd only add one thing I was taught by a long-time mechanic as he described negative caster. He basically said "that's the front wheel on a shopping cart". Be safe.

@edjaik 4 месяца назад

Thank you for making understanding aligment

@AutomotiveMobileTechnician2022 4 месяца назад

Always good information. Thank You!

@ellen0328 2 месяца назад

Can’t thank you enough for this video! I learned a lot and this will help me make more informed decisions when bringing my car in for routine service.

@DB-nu8tr 4 месяца назад

Very informative. Thank you.

@duranbailiff5337 3 месяца назад

God bless you Brother, and thank you for all that you do for us car people! ❤

@keithb1830 Месяц назад

Very well done and you did it where everything made sense...God Bless

@odi1964 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this informative video. Most car owners especially this new generation doesn't know about this. Like my daughter who brought her car to the dealership for an oil change and telling her the car needs an alignment every 30,000miles. Glad that I always give her tips and videos of yours and she knew how to avoid this kind of marketing by the dealership. Salute to your channel!

@mrgarrison3516 4 месяца назад

I got new tires, the tire shop owner says 'u want an alignment', I say 'no thanks the tires wore evenly', he said 'your new tires won't have a warranty if u don't get an alignment', I said 'GOOD' 😂

@cjadventures8840 4 месяца назад

Lol stick it to the man

@georgegogis7958 4 месяца назад

Another correctly done video with spot on recommendations. I would say here in chicago land there are more bumps than in beautiful florida that may increase rate that toe would go out a bit but recommendations are still spot on.

@tallswag4u 3 месяца назад

This is a GOOD guy! I wish he could be my mechanic. I would not ask him ANY questions and allow him to maintain my vehicles and feel so comfortable. Good Bless You Car Care Nut 💙

@shoersa 4 месяца назад

This man speaks the TRUTH.

@realfreedom5029 4 месяца назад

Great advice Ahmed, thank you.

@gordonarnold7465 4 месяца назад

BROTHER 💪🏼 YOU ARE THE MAN! 🫵🏼 Thank You 🙏🏼 For your channel 👀 I have learned so much from your channel about my Toyota Camry 2012 Wishing You Nothing But The Best! Because Only The Best Will Do For "U"🫵🏼 God Bless 🤞🏼

@MrSlaiman37 4 месяца назад

Excellent explanation on tire basics, a lot of us get this very wrong because we've been handed the wrong information down from generations. I now understand the distinction 👍

@gnawty4662 4 месяца назад

My tires are wearing normally, and an alignment was pitched to me this upcoming spring. Thanks AMD

@Eramirez209 3 месяца назад

May God Bless You! I just found your channel and I wish I would have found this a long time ago.

@marcusmaximus451 4 месяца назад

Absolutely superb and interesting vlog I’m very impressed by what you have explained kind regards and take care Mark from Billericay in the U.K. 🇬🇧

@falcon8553 4 месяца назад

Thank you. Great Information

@quailstudios 4 месяца назад

Great information, thank you so much!

@chuckq54 4 месяца назад

Excellent common sense advice as always ❤️

@marshallborder9089 4 месяца назад

Thanks , I already knew this about alignments. But this is great too warn others about the alignment scams.

@user-jx1pq1hi3u 4 месяца назад

Very informative. I love this channel so much! First action I take when I sense there may be something abnormal with my steering ; check the air pressure in all tires first! If any tires are down on air, add air and then test drive again. Have yourself a wonderful day!

@drahgsukray2834 4 месяца назад

Thank you. This way a great topic to cover.

@nicholasjones7774 4 месяца назад

13:59 absolutely bombastic editing and i love it. That edit helps AMD call into question what must me hundreds of millions of dollars in business in such a clear way. Also, something i dont know you guys have mentioned is how we (in Canada and other Km Using countries) get the same recommendations as you but in KILOMETERES. Oil change recommended every 5 k KM. I love your northern perspective; understanding road salt and rust; might be a topic to touch on breefly; not just that there is a conversion to be done (obvious) but the suggestions for maintaining your car in northern climates that cycle between boiling summers and fridged winters

@the600cc 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the knowledge sir.

@Chalkida24 4 месяца назад

Thank you sir for your time. Very helpful information!

@royportalise5269 4 месяца назад

Please 🙏🏻 show us your newest LS project!!!! The suspense is killing me! 😊

@dillonwiley9530 4 месяца назад

im glad this was made into a video, becasue it goes to show. my dads old 98 civic only had an alignment 2 times over 15 year period. I would say its needed after a longer period of time like every 4-6 years because of pot holes, or wore out struts etc. its rarely needed. Now I off-road in my tacoma and I do my own alignments with my set up, and it does change a from a 0.5-1.0 degree difference from my last alignment., mostly in my camber which makes more sense with all the rocks and drops plus my lift, wheels and tires, heavier set ups will wear the vehicles alignment more than stock set ups. great video too

@mauri4455 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your Honesty and knowledge..

@BigLapua 4 месяца назад

Love your channel! God bless you too!

@Sydneysss 14 дней назад

Thankyou for being truthful, God bless. Over the years of owning a vehicle Ive learned that shops will scam and I'm much more careful about getting things worked on.

@rox7314 Месяц назад

1 Million Subscribers.... Wow, that's some Achievement... You so very well deserve it... I Love watching your videos.. God Bless You and your family .... Cheers from Melbourne, Australia...👍👍😊😊

@kivancbiber 4 месяца назад

I have been my own mechanic for the last 15 years (mostly Toyotas) and I wish I had AMD when I started. Most things he teaches here cost me lots of time and money over the years. Best wishes AMD you are the best!

@iainstewart6096 4 месяца назад

Your knowledge is second to none,the thing as simple as wheel alignment "that's what people think" should be mith broken, bless you I've learnt.

@jackrusso2182 18 дней назад

God bless you sir , your channel is so valuable and the only videos I watch from beginning to end

@johno7149 3 месяца назад

Great overview of tire alignment

@mikeatgoogle501 4 месяца назад

You are the most qualified and honest mechanic on youtube!! I do not trust my dealership.

@edpenny8460 4 месяца назад

Sir I wish I would have watched this video before I got my tires and they said yes oh new tires you need an alignment and I agreed even though there was nothing wrong with my alignment thanks for your insight it's an awesome video

@williamjensen4531 4 месяца назад

Thank you for your videos!!!

@Joe-cu4hi 4 месяца назад

I absolutely love how you “Teach and Educate” your listeners. Thank you, thank you and thank you. BTW, you are part of my “Three Amigos” I subscribe to. Car Care Nut, Toyota Maintenance and Scotty Kilmer. 😂

@andrewpizzala1507 4 месяца назад

Thank you for your honest and thorough videos! Would love to see a video on the 2024 Tacoma to get your thoughts on its build quality and what we can expect for the 2025 4Runner. This is my #1 go to channel for everything Toyota so thank you

@jdub976 4 месяца назад

Thank you for some backing up to what I have always said. You do an alignment if needed not as a maintenance item. People always looked at me funny when I said that. If nothing is wrong what are you fixing besides nothing. Love the channel. Thank you for tips as always.

@brodybarnes1969 4 месяца назад

We have a 2016 Tacoma we bought new, and a Lexus RX350 we bought new in 2017. I had been thinking that we may need to get alignment due to new tires and ago. But both drive beautifully and no evidence of abnormal wear. Thank you for this video!