Tires, Wheel Balancing & Alignment
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Wheel balancing and wheel alignment are two totally different things, but many people often get them confused. Balancing allows the tires and wheels to spin without causing any vibrations. Symptoms of a wheel that is out of balance are:
- Vibration in the steering wheel at certain highway speeds.
- Vibration in the seat or floorboard at certain highway speeds.
- Scalloped or cupped wear pattern on the tires
Out-of-balance tires will cause a car to vibrate at certain speeds, usually around 45 mph and up. A tire is out of balance when one section of the tire is heavier than the others. One ounce of imbalance on a front tire is enough to cause a noticeable vibration in the steering wheel at about 60 mph. To balance a wheel, the technician will mount it on a balancing machine which spins the wheel to locate the heavier part. He will then compensate for the heavy part by attaching a weight on the opposite side. Many people are pleasantly surprised at how smooth their car drives after balancing all four wheels.
Misaligned wheels can diminish the life of your tires by causing rapid and uneven tread wear. Plus, an out-of-alignment car pulls and drifts away from a straight road and may cause an accident. Excessive tire wear—another result of bad car alignment—leads to tire blow-outs and poor traction, which also causes accidents.
Properly aligned wheels improve driver safety, enhance your driving control, increase fuel efficiency and maximize the life of your tires. Save your tires before it’s too late.
Get your wheel alignment here at Star Auto Service to insure against potholes and other alignment-compromising road hazards that come with the valley weather (and beyond). Hit another pothole? No problem … we’ve got you covered!
A mechanic you can trust, Star Auto Service has been in the car repair business for over 50 years. We are one of the most trustworthy auto repair shops in Metairie, LA. Located close to Airline and Causeway, and servicing areas such as Metairie, New Orleans, Jefferson, Kenner, Harahan, and River Ridge, we take great pride in our auto repair service, and we always work hard to make sure that you will be happy with any repairs that we make on your vehicle. We are conveniently located at 3607 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70001
Auto Maintenance Services
Simple maintenance can help keep your car running for many trouble-free miles.
Steering & Suspension Repair
The steering and suspension system on your vehicle is responsible for maintaining comfortable riding conditions and driving performance.
Air Conditioning & Heating Services
When it comes to AC repair, we offer extremely experienced professionals whose priority is the effectiveness and efficiency of your auto air conditioning repair service.
System Diagnosis & Electrical Repair
Looking for auto Electrical System Diagnostics and Repair Services near Metairie, LA? Call Star Auto Service now for your car's electrical system service.
Tires, Wheel Balancing & Alignment
Wheel balancing and wheel alignment are two totally different things, but many people often get them confused.
Brake Systems Repair
Here at Star Auto Service, our professional auto repair teams are here to handle your next brake job.
Engine Repair & Replacement
We'll connect our electronic engine diagnostic tool to your vehicle and identify all of the trouble codes that caused your check engine light to come on.
Cooling System Repair
Star Auto Service serves Metairie, LA with full-service engine cooling system maintenance and repair.
Transmission Replacement & Rear Axle Repair
Star Auto Service are transmission replacement and rear axle repair experts. We have the products and service capabilities to help you extend the life of your vehicle.
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Financing Options Available
Auto repair financing is one of the most frequently discussed topics here at our repair shop. Our auto repair financing programs let you get that fix taken care of now, even if you have little or no credit. We will have you back on the road as soon as possible!