Testimonials
Wonderful place. Wonderful people. Great prices. Love coming here for our auto needs. When they say best, they mean it! Will definitely keep coming here! Staff is polite and always helpful!
Ashley N. - New Orleans, LA
Hit a pot hole yesterday and bent the rim. Brought the wheel in and they had me in and out in 10 minutes with no wait for super cheap and all with very cheerful service. 10/10 would go here again. These folks are the best.
Ian M. - Lexington, KY
Super friendly, great price. Needed a used tire put on my truck, in and out in maybe 10 mins. My official new tire shop. Recommend to any and everyone.
Meezy64 - Gretna, LA
Uncle Sam Auto Repair has been providing quality car care in Gretna, LA, since 2014. We are a family-owned business delivering honest and professional automotive repair and auto maintenance services to the people of Gretna and surrounding areas.
How important is wheel alignment?
Think of it this way: Research indicates that the average vehicle is driven about 12,000 miles per year. A car with a toe angle mis-adjustment of 0.34 degrees (only 0.17 inches) out of specification will drag the tires sideways for more than 68 miles by the end of the year!
What are the symptoms of a vehicle with incorrect alignment?
Have your vehicle checked if you notice:
- Excessive or uneven tire wear
- The vehicle pulls to the left or right
- Feeling of looseness or wandering
- Steering wheel vibration or shimmy
- Steering wheel is not centered when the vehicle is moving straight ahead
How often should I have my vehicle aligned?
Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation noted in your owner’s manual. As a general rule, have your wheel alignment checked every 10,000 miles or at least once a year.
The importance of Total Alignment:
- Reduced Tire Wear: Improper alignment is a major cause of premature tire wear. Over the years, a properly aligned vehicle can add thousands of miles to tire life. Most tires are replaced prematurely due to adverse wear.
- Better Gas Mileage: Gas mileage increases as rolling resistance decreases. Total Alignment sets all four wheels parallel, which along with proper inflation, minimizes rolling resistance.
- Improved Handling: Does your car pull to one side? Do you constantly have to move the steering wheel to keep your car traveling straight ahead? Many handling problems can be corrected by Total Alignment service. With all the vehicle components aligned properly, road shock is more efficiently absorbed for a smoother ride.
- Safer Driving: A suspension system inspection is part of the alignment procedure. This allows worn parts to be detected before they cause costly problems.
Common Questions About Wheel Alignments
How do I know you need a wheel alignment?
Your vehicle drifts or pulls to one side or the other while driving. Keep in mind most roads are sloped or crowned to allow for better water run off. Your car will tend to drift down hill so in this case it is the road not your alignment. If you want to test your vehicles alignment find a three lane straight road. Drive down the center lane, it is usually the most level lane.
How did my wheel alignment get off?
Normal driving wear and tear will cause your wheel alignment to be off. Over a long period of time the components of your suspension wear and begin to sag. As this happens the wheel alignment slowly moves out of its acceptable range.
How will raising or lowering my car or truck affect my wheel alignment?
The ride height of a car is taken into consideration when the car and the wheel alignment specifications are designed. When we align your vehicle all we have to go by is the manufacture’s specs. We have no way to know if the alignment specs will continue to be accurate with the vehicle sitting at a different ride height.
Why get an alignment?
Having a properly aligned vehicle means a smoother ride, better gas mileage, and extended tire life. And it can improve your overall safety, by increasing the amount of the tire in contact with the road and preventing your vehicle from pulling to the left or the right.