{"id":1955,"date":"2022-06-09T00:24:26","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T14:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/?p=1955"},"modified":"2023-04-13T23:15:48","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T13:15:48","slug":"how-much-does-a-wheel-alignment-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/how-much-does-a-wheel-alignment-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does a wheel alignment cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/service\/wheel-alignment\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2148 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-5.png\" alt=\"Wheel alignment \" width=\"5760\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-5.png 5760w, https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-5-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-5-1024x205.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-5-768x154.png 768w, https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-5-1536x307.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-5-2048x410.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5760px) 100vw, 5760px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>In this quick guide, we&#8217;ll explain everything you need to know about a wheel alignment &#8211; including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What wheel alignment is.<\/li>\n<li>Whether your front wheels or rear wheels need a wheel alignment.<\/li>\n<li>How a wheel alignment service differs from a wheel balance service.<\/li>\n<li>We&#8217;ll also briefly explain some terms you might hear when you get your wheels aligned &#8211; such as &#8216;steering axis&#8217; and &#8216;inward or outward tilt&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How Much Does Wheel Alignment Cost?<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most important things you can do to keep your car running smoothly is to get a wheel alignment. But how much does it cost? In Australia, the <u>average<\/u> price for a alignment is $50 &#8211; $100.<\/p>\n<p>From $50 for a small cars.<\/p>\n<p>From $50 -$100 for larger vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>From $75 and upwards for SUV&#8217;S, 4&#215;4&#8217;s and modified vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>So, the price can vary depending on the type of car you have and the severity of the misalignment and your unique needs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">&#8220;<a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/service\/wheel-alignment\/\">Find Local Wheel Alignment Specialists: Click HERE:&#8221;<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What is Wheel Alignment?<\/h2>\n<p>let&#8217;s first take a step back and define what wheel alignment actually is.<\/p>\n<p>Wheel alignment is the process of making sure your car&#8217;s wheels are aligned with each other and with your vehicle&#8217;s suspension components (namely, the &#8216;steering axis&#8217;). This is important because it helps to improve your car&#8217;s handling, fuel efficiency, and tire life.<\/p>\n<p>Wheel alignment involves looking at the inward and outward tilt of your wheels. If these things aren&#8217;t quite right, adjustable rear suspension and front suspension angles can be adjusted to make sure your tyres are making optimum contact with the road.<\/p>\n<p>In rare cases, alignment issues that have caused uneven wear to your vehicle tyres may mean you need new tyres &#8211; but don&#8217;t worry, any good alignment service will give you full details of this (including visual evidence) so you know you&#8217;re not spending money that&#8217;s not necessary.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do I Know if My Car Needs a Wheel Alignment?<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few signs that can indicate your car needs a wheel alignment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2094\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2094\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/steering-wheel-off-center.jpeg\" alt=\"steering-wheel-off-center\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/steering-wheel-off-center.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/steering-wheel-off-center-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/steering-wheel-off-center-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Your steering wheel is off center while driving straight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you notice that your car is pulling to one side when you&#8217;re driving, or if you notice that your steering wheel is off-center, then those are both good indications that your car could use a alignment. You might also notice that your tyres are wearing unevenly. If you see any of these signs, then it&#8217;s probably time to take your car in for an alignment.<\/p>\n<h2>Need a front or rear alignment service?<\/h2>\n<p>Overall, getting a alignment is a very important part of maintaining your car. It&#8217;s not something that you should put off for too long, as it can lead to serious problems down the road. Luckily, wheel alignments aren&#8217;t too expensive, with most costing between $50 and $100. So if you think your car might need an alignment, be sure to take it in and get it checked out as soon as possible!<\/p>\n<h2>How to find wheel alignment prices near you.<\/h2>\n<p>Now you know what alignment refers to and a little about what&#8217;s involved, it&#8217;s good to know how to get the best possible price!<\/p>\n<p>At Auto Hero, we make this quick and simple. First, give us a few details about you and your location. Then, we&#8217;ll get local specialists to bid for your custom. By doing this, you&#8217;ll get the best possible prices (with no shopping around!). With your prices and business names to hand, you&#8217;ll be able to choose the quote that works best for you.<\/p>\n<p>Where possible, we&#8217;ll even include quotes from mobile mechanics too. These specialists will be able to visit your home or workplace for minimal disruption &#8211; and give you a full report on any uneven tyre wear and wheel balancing &#8211; before making sure your vehicle tracks straight ahead!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Written By<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Matt Banks<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Matt is the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Autohero.com.au<\/span><\/a> and has been hooked on cars and repairs ever since childhood. A veteran in automotive since leaving school, Matt has completed his trade as a panel beater and is across all things with wheels.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">His first car was a 1967 FORD XR Wagon followed by a string of collectable Holden\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Have a question for Matt? leave a comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this quick guide, we&#8217;ll explain everything you need to know about a wheel alignment &#8211; including: What wheel alignment is. 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