Misalignment costs you silently: tyres that should last 50,000 km burn out in 15,000 km, fuel consumption rises as the car fights a constant pull, and joints wear at angles they were never designed for.

The 5 Signs

• 1. Steering pull: Car drifts left or right when you release the wheel on flat tarmac
• 2. Crooked wheel: Steering wheel is off-centre when driving in a straight line
• 3. Edge wear: One side of a tyre tread wears significantly faster than the other
• 4. Vibration: Steering column shakes between 80–100 km/h
• 5. Recent impact: Hard pothole or kerb strike — check alignment that day

How Often to Check

Check alignment every 10,000 km or after any significant road impact. Kenya's roads — particularly the Thika Superhighway speed bumps, Mombasa Road potholes, and Ngong Road surface breaks — knock alignment out more frequently than manufacturer guidance assumes.

Combined With Fresh Shocks

Combined with fresh shock absorbers, correct alignment will measurably extend tyre life. Oriel Kenya performs 4-wheel laser alignment at all branches with results printed per the manufacturer's specification sheet.