TO align or NOT to align..that is the question! A new Series

1st – 4-Wheel Alignment Myth/Fact: These days you usually would not need your rear wheels aligned because you cannot adjust the rear of a solid axle car. HOWEVER, many shops say they will do a 4-wheel alignment because it is best to check for damaged or bent components. Using the term 4 wheel alignment can be confusing and in some cases deceptive. If you have an independent rear suspension, then four wheel alignment makes sense for your vehicle. The best step to take to protecting your pocket book and your vehicle is to know your Manufacturers alignment specs. You can use a QuickTrick™ Alignment Products to check your measurements in comparison and use the QT tool to adjust or go to a shop with the measurements and let them know you know what you are talking about and want your alignment within the specs (NOT THE RANGE), the exact specs. Many shops today will align your vehicle to fall within the specs range. I know if I were paying for an alignment, I would want the job done completely. I am sure they are not offering me a price range from just ok to perfect, so I require the job be done right and it always feels good to let a tech know you have the means and the knowledge to verify the alignment. When it comes to routine maintenance and repair, many people have been taken advantage of and harbor a deep mistrust for the industry. Treat your mechanic like you would you babysitter… shop around and find one of the great ones..There are more good than bad! Check us out at www.quicktrickalignment.com Have a great week! Mr QuickTrick™

Preparing Your Wheels for Winter – Final Segment

Consider Buying Snow Tires You might think snow tires are only for MANLY men who live in the Wild. The fact is that regular tires do not execute as well during winter as they do the rest of the year. Colder temperatures can cause standard tires to become harder and lose traction, even when there is no snow on the roads. Preparing your car for winter whiteout takes a little extra work, but you will be grateful in hindsight. Superior tires mean fewer breakdowns. Spend more time at your destination and less time at the side of the road. Not all of us can have a MANLY cave in the Wild! Remember, The QuickTrick™ Alignment Products cannot ward off snow or read tire pressure, but we can certainly give you the edge on knowing when you have a problem before you go out in the snow! You can find more tips on our website at QuickTrickaPedia & Alignment 101 @ http://www.quicktrickalignment.com/ See you next week!

Preparing Your Wheels for Winter – Installation 2 of 3

Installation 2

Become a Tire Pressure expert in Winter

One cause of uneven tire wear is incorrect (under) inflation. Tires lose about 1 pound per square inch of pressure for every 10 degree drop in temperature.

This might not sound like much but, consider that a drop in tire pressure as small as 5 psi alters a car’s safety.

Keeping your tires properly inflated can help them last longer—and might even save you a few dollars at the pump, not to mention on your alignment issues. 

The QuickTrick™ Alignment Products are not designed to give you a tire pressure reading, so always keep your tire pressure gauge with your QuickTrick™ Sticks!

You can find more tips on our website at QuickTrickaPedia& Alignment 101

Preparing Your Wheels for Winter – Installation 1 of 3 Test

Preparing Your Wheels for Winter – Installation 1 of 3 Test 

Your Tire Tread

 • One of the first ways to tell if your tires are ready for winter roads is to check the wear on the tread.

 • If your wheels are correctly aligned & you have rotated your tires regularly, the tread should be worn evenly on both sides. If not, this could be a sign that your wheels are out of alignment and need adjusting before the big freeze hits.

 • Uneven or excessive tread wearing can cause major problems during the winter months, as roads get slicker and your tires require more grip to brake and accelerate.

 • Take the ‘penny test’:

1. Hold a penny between your thumb and forefinger so that Lincoln’s head is showing. 
2. Place the top of Lincoln’s head into one of the grooves of the tire’s tread. 
3. If any part of Lincoln’s head is obscured by the tread, you have a safe amount of tread. 
4. If you can see above Lincoln’s head, then you need a new tire. 

Join us next week for part 2 and make sure you keep up with your 6-week measurement checks with your QuickTrick™ Alignment Products. Have a great Week!

Mr QuickTrick™

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Common Misconceptions on Wheel Alignment

A common misconception about poor alignment is that it causes shaking while you drive. Shaking or vibration, while driving, is often caused by a worn-out tire that is out of round, or unbalanced tires. Worn tires may initially be a result of an alignment problem, but the shaking itself is because of the condition of the tires, not the alignment itself. You can avoid this problem by a routine 6 week maintenance plan with your QuickTrick™ Alignment Product. Simply mark your calendar to do a quick measurement on each side of the front end every 30 days to 6 weeks. As a result, you will identify the issue before it becomes a a costly problem. Knowledge is not only power, it is also penny-wise. Visit our Ebay Store or Website at Alignment Simple Solutions. Next week we will go deeper into the terms and definitions surrounding Wheel Alignment! Have a great week! Mr QuickTrick

Series - Symptoms of Alignment Problems (cont)

Tire Wear • One of the most obvious symptoms of an incorrect alignment is tire wear. The camber as well as toe can affect your tire wear. • Toe-in is the distance between the front edge of the two front tires and the back end of the two front tires. When the tires are misaligned, with regard to toe-in or camber, then it causes areas of the tire to be overused and results in a shorter tire life. Excessively worn out treads on the outside of a tire can mean the camber is too positive, or there is too much toe-in. Inside wear indicates the opposite alignment problem with possible negative camber and/or misaligned toe out. • All of these symptoms can be measured with the QuickTrick™ Toe Alignment Products. More FAQ’s and the QuickTrickaPedia can be found on our website. Next week we will review common misconceptions