Lonsbury Garage

If your vehicle pulls, your steering wheel is off-center, or your tires are wearing unevenly, an alignment can save your tires and restore safe handling. And on many late-model vehicles, alignment and repairs can affect advanced safety systems. At Lonsbury Garage in Angola, IN, we provide precise wheel alignments and ADAS calibration (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) to help keep your vehicle driving straight and your safety features working as intended.

Signs You Need a Wheel Alignment

If you notice any of the following, schedule an alignment check:

• Pulling left or right on a straight road
• Crooked steering wheel when driving straight
• Uneven or rapid tire wear (inside/outside edge wear, feathering)
• Steering vibration or wandering
• Vehicle feels unstable at highway speeds
• After hitting a pothole or curb
• After suspension or steering repairs

What a Proper Alignment Includes

A quality alignment is more than “setting the toe.” Depending on your vehicle, we check and adjust:

• Toe (tire scrub and straight-line tracking)
• Camber (inside/outside tire wear and cornering stability)
• Caster (steering return and stability)
• Steering wheel centering and road-test verification
• Ride height considerations when applicable (lift/level kits or sagging springs)

Alignment + Steering & Suspension Inspection

Alignment angles can be affected by worn parts. If we find looseness or abnormal wear, we’ll explain what we see and why it matters. Our alignment service may include inspection of:

• Tie rods, ball joints, control arm bushings
• Wheel bearings and hub play
• Shocks/struts and ride control components
• Tires (tread wear pattern, pressure, and condition)

What Is ADAS Calibration?

Many newer vehicles use cameras, radar, and sensors for safety features like:

• Lane departure warning / lane keep assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Automatic emergency braking
• Forward collision warning
• Blind spot monitoring (vehicle-dependent)

ADAS calibration verifies these systems “see” correctly after changes that can affect sensor angles or vehicle geometry. On many vehicles, calibration is required after certain repairs to help ensure the system operates accurately.

When You May Need ADAS Calibration

Calibration needs vary by vehicle, but common triggers include:

• Windshield replacement (front camera systems)
• Wheel alignment on vehicles that require calibration verification
• Suspension/steering repairs or subframe work
• Collision repairs or bumper replacement (radar sensor area)
• Ride height changes (lift/level kits, sagging springs corrected)
• ADAS warning lights or features not working correctly

Our ADAS Calibration Process

We follow vehicle-specific procedures and verify proper conditions before calibration. Depending on the system, this may include:

• Pre-scan for fault codes and related issues
• Alignment verification before calibration when required
• Static calibration using targets and specified measurements
• Dynamic calibration (road-based) when applicable
• Post-scan and verification to confirm completion

Wheel Alignment Near You

If you’re searching for wheel alignment near me, 4-wheel alignment in Angola, IN, or ADAS calibration, call (260)665-5165 or request an appointment online. We’ll check your tire wear, verify steering/suspension condition, and get your vehicle aligned to spec.

Wheel Alignment & ADAS FAQs

Will an alignment fix uneven tire wear?

An alignment helps prevent future uneven wear, but existing wear patterns may remain until tires are rotated or replaced. We’ll review your tire condition and recommend the best next step.

Do I need an alignment when I buy new tires?

It’s strongly recommended. New tires can wear quickly if alignment angles are off, and an alignment helps protect your tire investment.

Does every alignment require ADAS calibration?

Not every vehicle requires it, but many do depending on the ADAS system design and manufacturer procedure. We verify requirements based on your specific vehicle and the work performed.