How to Tell if Your Volkswagen Needs an All-Wheel Alignment

The most easily-recognizable sign of alignment issues with your Volkswagen is tires that wear unevenly or rapidly. If your tires are not pulling straight and laid flat against the ground, different areas of the tire will wear out more quickly than others, which can result in you needing to replace your tires prematurely. If you're driving down a straight, flat highway but you notice that you have to hold your steering wheel at an angle to keep going straight, you definitely need an all-wheel alignment service from Volkswagen of Salem. A vehicle that pulls in one direction or another is another alignment-related issue, while squealing tires can indicate that your wheels are being worn in ways that aren't natural. If you're in a vehicle with an independent rear axle or have been in an accident that knocks one of your axles out of line, you may also notice "dog-tracking," which is where your rear axle is not aligned with your front, and is obviously out of alignment.