A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)

April 12, 2020

A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More

Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)

March 29, 2020

It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More

All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Auto Lab Troy

June 16, 2019

When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Troy can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Troy when y... More

Tracking True in Troy: Wheel Alignment

May 20, 2018

At Auto Lab Troy, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Auto Lab Troy alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. Then the alignment is... More

Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Troy: Causes of Wheel Misalignment

March 18, 2018

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Troy drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While... More

Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Troy: Signs of an Alignment Problem

October 10, 2016

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Troy drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While t... More

Tracking True in Michigan: Wheel Alignment in Troy

September 26, 2016

The biggest issue for Troy area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Auto Lab Troy in Troy. When undergo... More

Automotive Tips from Auto Lab Troy: Alignment Inspection

February 29, 2016

Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Troy drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Auto Lab Troy will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspension and stee... More

What To Do In Case Of An Accident in Rochester Hills

July 3, 2015

Screeching tires, crunching metal its an accident! If youve ever been in a car accident in Troy, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. Its hard to think straight and know what to do. Lets review what Troy auto owners should do in case of an accident: When an accident... More

Protecting Your SUV From Theft In Troy, Michigan

April 2, 2014

Every car in Troy, Michigan is at risk for theft. So it's up to us Troy auto owners to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere. The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting... More