Wheel Alignment in Summerville & Charleston, SC
Collins Automotive & Performance does OEM and performance wheel alignments in Summerville, SC on a John Bean V3400 aligner with touchless targets. We set alignments for stock, modified and lowered cars, and the touchless targets mean nothing clamps onto your wheels.
- John Bean V3400
- Touchless targets
- OEM and performance specs
- Modified cars welcome
Owner Matt Collins has 15+ years of hands-on Subaru and performance experience, from engineering school and aircraft manufacturing and testing to performance and tuning shops. Every job starts with a free consultation, and nothing is charged without your consent.
What alignment machine do you use?
We use a John Bean V3400 aligner and lift. Its touchless alignment targets read the wheels without clamping onto them, which protects expensive wheels and gives a precise reading.
The lift has ergonomic controls, and the trolley and arms are built from durable materials with automatic lubrication. In short, it is made to do accurate work every day.
Why should I get a wheel alignment?
An alignment is one of the cheapest ways to protect your tires and keep the car driving straight.
Longer tire life
Correct angles mean even wear, so your tires last longer and perform the way they should.
Better handling
A properly aligned car turns in cleanly and feels planted.
No pulling
Stops the car from drifting left or right on a straight road.
Protects your upgrades
New coilovers or springs change the geometry. An alignment sets it back where it belongs.
How often should I get my wheels aligned?
It varies, but most vehicles should have the alignment checked and adjusted every 6,000 to 10,000 miles. Get it checked sooner if the car pulls, the steering wheel sits off center, or you see uneven wear on the tires.
Always get an alignment after suspension work, new tires, or hitting a big pothole or curb.
Can you align lowered or modified cars?
Yes, and this is where we are different from a typical tire shop or dealership. Many of them do not account for the modifications on a car, and the technician may not know how to set up a lowered or performance car.
We do both OEM alignments and performance or custom alignments, and we often align cars right after installing suspension upgrades in our shop.
Recent alignment jobs
Other services at the shop
Suspension upgrades
Coilovers, lowering springs, shocks, struts and sway bars installed in-house, then aligned.
Suspension upgrades and coiloversSubaru repair & maintenance
Diagnostics, check engine lights, brakes, clutches and routine maintenance on Subaru, Mitsubishi and Nissan models.
Repair and maintenance servicesDyno tuning
Custom tunes on our in-house Mustang MD-AWD-150 all-wheel-drive dyno, under real load with both axles driven.
Dyno tuning on an AWD dynoOur Promise & What to Expect
Every alignment job starts with a free consultation. We look at the car, talk through your goals and your budget, and give you a clear plan before any work begins. Nothing gets charged without your consent.
Wheel Alignment FAQs
How often should I get an alignment?
Most vehicles should have the alignment checked every 6,000 to 10,000 miles, and after any suspension work, new tires or a hard hit to a pothole or curb.
Do you align lowered and modified cars?
Yes. We do OEM alignments and performance or custom alignments for lowered and modified cars.
What alignment machine do you use?
We use a John Bean V3400 aligner with touchless alignment targets, which read the wheels without clamping onto them.
Do you do tires and alignments?
Yes. We do tires and alignments.
What are the signs I need an alignment?
The car pulls to one side, the steering wheel is off center when driving straight, or the tires are wearing unevenly.
Ready to get your car in?
Start with a free consultation. Tell us what you drive and what you want out of it.