Perhaps the steering wheel is not straight across after bumping a curb. Or, you may have noticed that your tires are wearing unusually fast, or your car just does not seem to be as easy to control as it was previously. Any one of these symptoms could be pointing towards improper wheel alignment. It can make your car harder to control, and that can be a safety concern. What you might not know is that if your vehicle’s alignment is out of factory specification, it can cause added stress on other parts. Your tires will have accelerated wear and there is more stress on your vehicle’s steering and suspension components. That may mean expensive repairs that could have been avoided with a simple service.