Wheel Alignment

Wheel balancing and wheel alignment are distinct services that help your car drive straight and smoothly down streets and highways. Knowing the difference between the two will help you determine which one you need the next time you’re at an automotive service centre. Here’s what you need to know. Wheel Alignment A wheel alignment focuses…

Wheel bearings connect your car’s wheels to axles. They’re steel rings with small, lubricated steel balls inside them that allow the wheels to spin at high speeds with minimal friction. Although rare, faulty bearings can cause an entire wheel to fall off your car while you’re driving. Learning when your wheel bearings need to be…

Most of the time, we don’t put “wheel alignment” at the very top of our automotive needs. Many of us consider the basics to include: regular tune-ups, oil changes, fluid checks, and battery and bulb replacement. However, this can leave out one of the most important parts of vehicular safety—the tires.     Waiting to…

When you are purchasing a car, you might notice that newer SUVs and sedans offer all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. Some SUVs even provide all-time all-wheel drive with 4-wheel drive – further adding to the confusion. You might assume that 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are the same because it means four wheels are working…

Your wheels are one of the most important parts of your vehicle. They keep you in contact with the ground and help you maintain control of your vehicle with grip and traction. With so much wear and tear though, it is not surprising that wheels can become inefficient and unsafe without proper attention over time.…

Tires that are aligned properly offer benefits to your car and save you money through better performance and enhanced safety. Most car owners, however, overlook the importance of wheel alignment and do not consider it a part of their routine auto maintenance. Minit-Tune & Brake Auto Centres offers wheel alignment and other essential auto repair…