Wheelock's Service
620 E Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010 515.233.3035

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Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)

It’s just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended.  When they’re not, that is calle...
Published on: Feb 23, 2025

Simple Answers from Wheelock's Service: Alignment

Question How do I know when I need a wheel alignment? Answer When your wheels are properly aligned, they all point in the same direction.  When they are out of alignment, most people notice a ...
Published on: Dec 08, 2024

Bump in the Road (Alignment)

There's something you can do that helps your tires last longer, wear more evenly and your vehicle handle better.  "Sign me up," you say! Wondering what that is? It's aligning your wheels, and it ...
Published on: Nov 03, 2024

Wheel Alignment Service At Wheelock's Service In AMES

{{ image('Mjk5') }} When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard in AMES or even just the normal bumps and bounces of every...
Published on: Apr 12, 2023

Go Straight With A Wheel Alignment At Wheelock's Service In AMES

Ever had one of those shopping carts – you know the one with a messed-up wheel that wobbles like crazy.  Your cart shakes and pulls to one side – if you’re not careful it’...
Published on: Jun 03, 2022

The Wheelock's Service Guide To Wheel Alignment

It's no surprise that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are pointed in the same direction. That's called wheel alignment. If your wheels are out of alignment you may notice that your ve...
Published on: Feb 10, 2022

Wheel Alignment In AMES, IA

{{ image('MzA4') }} AMES drivers ought to be concerned about wheel alignments for two primary reasons: safety and money. When your wheels are out of alignment, they can pull to one side, maybe pretty...
Published on: Dec 11, 2020

Alignment

It’s no surprise that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are pointed in the same direction.  That’s called wheel alignment.  If your wheels are out of alignment you...
Published on: Apr 28, 2020