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Feeling A Bit Wobbly?

If your front-wheel-drive vehicle feels a bit wobbly on the road, it may involve the driveline (which is composed of the components that transfer power to the wheels). For instance, an axle joint failure can lead the spinning shaft to slip slightly and run out of center. This condition will be felt as a side-to-side wobble at lower speeds and a vibration at highway speeds. If a driveline wobble occurs on a read-wheel-drive vehicle, the most likely culprit is a bent axle (which may be damaged in an accident or a hard run-in with a curb). More likely, however, a wobble in read-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive vehicles will develop in the drive shaft, usually as a result of universal joint problems.

Wobbling, or vibrating wheels care not merely annoying; they can also be unsafe and reduce your gas mileage. Bring your vehicle in to our shop and let our experienced technicians find out the source of the problem. Whether it’s a driveline failure, a bent axle, or out-of-balance wheels and tires, you can count on us to fix it right the first time. You’ll be impressed with our personal touch and dedication. Call 952-473-4848 to schedule an appointment or visit our shop at 2220 Daniels Street, Long Lake.

Hint: Wobbles in both front-wheel-drive and rear-wheel-drive vehicles may be caused by our-of-balance wheels and tires.