Wheel alignment, often known as tracking, is a routine automotive maintenance procedure that involves changing the angles of the wheels to fit the manufacturer’s authentic standards. Wheel alignment takes into account all aspects of steering and suspension geometry to provide safe handling, a smooth ride, long tire life, and ensures you are safe on the road.
Wheel alignment varies from other types of alignment in that it entails adjusting the angle of the vehicle’s wheels. This is usually done according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. A wheel alignment normally comprises a tire tread inspection as well as the toe, camber, and caster measurements, which are the three essential components for determining wheel orientation.
Wheel alignments are usually needed if your car pulls to one side, or has been in an accident. Your mechanic may also let you know that one is needed after completing an alignment check. Since every driver’s vehicle usage differs, there is no set mileage or period for wheel alignments. As a result, the manufacturer’s recommendations, as well as those provided by your automotive repair facility, are considered the most reliable sources of alignment guidance.
Wheels can become misaligned due to a variety of factors, including bad roads and potholes. As a result, you must pay attention to your car’s wheels on a regular basis to ensure correct wheel alignment and balance. The Automotion team can assist you in extending the life of your car’s wheels by offering a variety of wheel maintenance services in West Reno, NV.
Our professionals specialize in proper alignment, and they use the latest technology and equipment to check your alignment. Wheel alignment assures wheel and tire longevity, a smooth and safe driving experience for your automobile, and significant fuel savings.
Car owners should have their wheel alignment checked as soon as feasible to extend the life of their tires as much as possible. Misaligned tires are more prone to early wear and tear. As a result, you’ll have to change your tires more frequently. If your car does not drive in a straight path while you are not holding the steering wheel, you know it needs aligning.
Wheel alignments and wheel balancing are crucial for a variety of reasons, including the safe and efficient functioning of your vehicle, as well as the needs for control in challenging road, weather, and driving conditions, and to guarantee that you get the most out of your tires.
Automotion Service and Repair also provides car tire balance, car wheel repairs and replacements, puncture repair and repair of broken valves for tubeless tires, tire rotation, air pressure checks, inflation adjustment, and any other difficulties relating to your vehicle’s wheels in West Reno, NV. Wheels are well known for their high cost. As a result, it is essential to ensure that they continue to work properly. You can detect whether your automobile needs wheel balancing if some of your tires are wearing out faster than others. Vibrations created by unbalanced wheels can put stress on your car’s lower ball joints, axles, and other vital components. Increased pressure can also increase the rate of wear and tear on these parts, contributing to your car’s maintenance issues.
Below are some of the services Automotion Repair and Services provide when it comes to Adjustment of wheels:
1) Toe in- Toe out Alignment
These conditions are caused by damaged, worn, or bent drag links and/or worn idler arm bushings on vehicles that use steering boxes instead of steering racks.
2) Camber Alignment
Wear, damage, or broken McPherson strut mountings, worn, damaged, or broken control arm bushings, or lateral contact with objects are the most common causes of these issues.
3) 4-Wheel Alignment
Although this technique is most typically performed on powerful high-end sports vehicles to guarantee that the car’s handling qualities are not compromised, it can help many “regular” automobiles as well. This approach offers the greatest results in terms of alignment precision when conducted by a professionally skilled technician.
4) Caster Alignment
It’s worth noting that, while this angle is crucial for effective straight-line tracking, it’s usually not adjustable. However, body deformation induced by an accident can disrupt this configuration, which can occasionally be repaired by a body shop using computerized technology to “pull” the chassis back into shape.
5) Thrust-line Alignment
Thrust line adjustment basically entails realigning the rear axle with the thrust line to guarantee that the back wheels run in the same direction as the front wheels without the need for corrective steering input.
To avoid unnecessary wear on your tires, steering, suspension, and brakes, maintain proper wheel alignment. Accurate wheel alignment improves driving stability, tire life, and overall handling performance of your vehicle.
At Automotion Service and Repair, we provide high quality wheel alignment services in West Reno, NV. We also provide other services which include battery replacement, oil change and brake system repair.
Atomotion Service and Repair provides a wide range of services for all types of cars on two and four wheels, so if your vehicle requires a particular repair, a routine service, or you’re not sure what’s wrong, bring it to us.
Schedule an appointment with us today and get a reliable Automotion mechanic for your car in West Reno, NV.
I had great service by both Shauna and the other gentleman. I was looking to buy a used car with a lot of mileage and year. I can’t remember the gentleman’s name but he really advocated for me during the discussion with the seller and advised me honestly in a really helpful manner. If you are young or of modest means it’s worth the checkup to avoid major issues, they saved me at least 1.5k and squeezed me in the same day
Sana Rahmani Sep 9, 2025
I came in for a wheel alignment. There was a miscommunication over the phone around price. Jason, the manager, honored the much lower price I was quoted over the phone. It’s that’s kind of gesture that will bring me back to this shop. All around they were communicative, honest, transparent, and friendly. 5 stars.
Maxim Dobrushin Sep 9, 2025
It was a nice looking shop with many very nice antique cars in the lot. Jason was pleasant, professional and responsive on the phone. However, I had made an appointment to have a key smith make a key for my car, and drove an hour each way to get to the shop to get there. And the key smith didn’t show up. So I was disappointed at driving nearly 110 miles and wasting my time for this. On the other hand, I wouldn’t hesitate to go back and have something done at the shop that they self-performed because they were as decent as they could be about the situation. They had a nice coffee machine for customers that I appreciated, too, and a good place to hang out and work while you wait if you need that. Nice people.
Robert Aug 8, 2025
Had my Ferrari taken care of quickly. Awesome. I’ll be back
michael h Jul 7, 2025
Smog check for a 71 Blazer. Thank you for your assistance over the years!!
Autumn Wingrove Jun 6, 2025
Automation Service and Repair maintains all of our family vehicles with reasonable prices and professional pride.! 5 stars !
Biviano Vasquez Nov 11, 2019
Excellent service. Definitely 10/10. The service technician did a fantastic job at servicing and repairing my Bentley. Usually I would have to send my car to the Bentley dealership in San Francisco for repair and servicing. Automation provided much better service and communication than the Bentley dealership. Jason was an extremely effective customer service representative. Highest recommendation.
James Olson May 5, 2025
Great customer service and staff
Jennifer Morgan Apr 4, 2024
I appreciate the service and trust that I am getting well taken care of.
Tahoelink Apr 4, 2025
They serviced our car, but the inside of the car was filthy along with the outside. I have my car serviced at other places for high end vehicles and they have always cleaned the vehicle delivery.
Brad Amaral Mar 3, 2025
Very professional..done right 👍
Bruce Bonnett Mar 3, 2025
These guys are amazing. They are honest, quick and affordable. I’ve been taking my car to them for 4 years now. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Joanna Roberts Jan 1, 2025
Pleasant and service oriented and accountable on time needed for repair.
Carlos Luna May 5, 2024
Easy to do business with great communication excellent service!
jacob pavelea Dec 12, 2024
Very friendly and explained in great detail what needed to be done,and offered rides to be picked up and taken home❤️
Arlene Sweeney Feb 2, 2024
Great people. Great service.
Roger Davidson Jan 1, 2025
They are the BEST. Done early and did extra work. Treated me with the utmost respect.
Denise Dec 12, 2024
Jason was AWESOME coordinating the delivery of vehicle by Tow Truck, the Review by Mechanics, and update on timeline for Parts and Installation. Couldn’t be happier with Jason and ALL the Staff! Great Job! Kudo’s to Your Team! Jim & Yolanda Avanzino
Jim Dec 12, 2024
So glad that I brought my car to them very helpful great communication and options to get my problem fixed . Really appreciate their professionalism and friendliness of Jason .
Janet Ramirez Dec 12, 2024
Super friendly, very knowledgeable staff, helped me out as a non customer wirh a flat tire that just happened to be right there. At thier stire. Beautiful showroom.
Levi R'Something Dec 12, 2024
Automotion is the best repair shop in Reno, they always do the job right the first time.
clifford candevan Apr 4, 2023
I took my car in to have the suspension checked because I was staying to hear some squeaking when I drove over bumps and rough road. After they test drove it, they said that the springs and struts tested normally, so they lubricated them and said that all should be good in a couple of days once the lube worked into the system. And they're were right! Their integrity saved me hundreds of dollars when they could have opted to replace parts that were still good. That's how a company builds trust with us customers.
Wally Murray (luvinthislife) Dec 12, 2024
Absolutely lovely establishment, so many great things about this place, between the excellent service, the great bathrooms and the wonderful dogs to greet you and pet, I absolutely recommend coming here for any car needs, especially who have a Mercedes sprinter. The staff is super kind of knowledgeable and are willing to work with you if you have special needs for your vehicle like we have with ours. They will even put your lug nuts on in a certain order if you ask them to. Very detail oriented, very professional absolutely recommend coming here for everything you need!!
Stacy Ladwig Oct 10, 2024
A surprisingly refreshing experience.
Susan Mahoney Oct 10, 2024
They fixed the problems I was having with my electrical, and even fixed a loose connection that would have been a problem that I didn’t even know about! Great service, and a great attitude with the front desk, who were kind enough to work with me while my card was having issues being cleared with Visa till it all worked out in the end!
Cole Lackore Sep 9, 2024
Very thorough and comprehensive. Great customer service!
Tonda Benge Sep 9, 2024
Pleasant efficient service
Steve Richard Sep 9, 2024
We had our motorhome dropped off for some service work. While it was not their normal type of vehicle they treated me well. There professionalism was exceptional and we were very satisfied with the work that was done.
Rick Carson Sep 9, 2024
Always friendly, helpful, and job well done.
Steven Garcia Sep 9, 2024
Bill, Jason, and the staff were amazing! The work done was thorough, clean, and done on time!
JORDAN LEWIS Sep 9, 2024
Highly recommend this professional establishment for work on your vehicle. Bill took incredible steps to remedy the troubles with my car. WAY above and beyond. It was my first visit and, though I'd rather that my car operated perfectly, I will definitely be back.
Monique Jacobs Sep 9, 2024
I needed my car by noon and it was ready They are very accommodating. Friendly personnel
Karen Booth Aug 8, 2024
Forget the dealer! This place is the best and do a fantastic job for a reasonable charge. I love this place!
Ruth Kemper Sep 9, 2024
EXCELLENT service. 2006 Saab 95 with 200k miles.... Highly recommend! Great service, follow up, and quality repairs. Very pleased, definitely recommend, will be using again!
Robert Amann Sep 9, 2024