Regular tire service is vital to the health of your vehicle. By choosing the right tires for your car, carefully monitoring their tread and wear, and scheduling regular maintenance, you can ensure the smoothest, safest ride from your car. It's essential to find a service center you trust who can inspect and repair your tires so you can cruise, turn, and brake without worrisome noises or vibrations.If you're driving a Volvo in the Palo Alto, California area, our team of experts at Volvo Cars Palo Alto can help you keep your tires in top condition. We offer services like tire rotation, tire alignment, and tire replacement using OEM parts to help optimize your car's performance and extend its life. Here's a guide to the dependable, high-quality tire services offered at the Volvo Cars Palo Alto service center. Call us today at (650) 815-4477.
Why Get Your Tires Serviced at a Dealership?
Servicing your Volvo at Volvo Cars Palo Alto guarantees you're getting the highest quality tire service possible, tailored to your car. Third party service centers can service your vehicle, but our technicians are Volvo experts. We train our team members thoroughly on the history and technology behind Volvo cars, and we use OEM parts, meaning you'll get the right parts from the start. Plus, if you've purchased a new Volvo, it comes with the My Volvo Complimentary Factory Scheduled Maintenance (FSM) program, granting you free service for the first three years or 36,000 miles.Maintenance professionals have general recommendations for service internals, but at Volvo Cars Palo Alto, we have unique maintenance schedules for every vehicle.Â
Tire Rotations
Getting your tires rotated regularly helps extend your tires' lives and keep you safe on the road. Tire rotation is a service where our technicians move your tires from one position to another. Because cars don't place equal weight on each tire, over time, your tires get worn down at different rates. Rotating tires helps the wear stay consistent across all four tires. When the technician removes each tire, they can also check the pressure and tread to make sure they're still in good shape.Tire rotations are important because they improve your car's performance. Uniform tread wear can help your car brake and turn correctly, helping you avoid collisions. Getting your tires rotated at the recommended intervals also helps save you money by helping your tires last as long as possible. Most Volvos need a tire rotation after their first 3,000 miles and then every 6,000 miles. You can use our online schedule and input your car's mileage and transmission information to learn how often your Volvo needs its tires rotated.
Tire Alignment
During a tire alignment, a technician recalibrates your car's suspension, which is the area that controls the tires and wheels. Properly aligned tires are essential to your car ability to control your car when driving. There are many signs that can signal that it's time for a tire alignment service. If you notice your steering wheel vibrating while you drive, your suspension might need an adjustment. Some cars pull toward one direction on the road when they're misaligned, so try to pay attention to how your car behaves when you're driving straight.Most cars require a tire alignment service every one or two years, but it can depend on what tires you use, how you drive, and how old your tires are. If you're unsure about when to get an alignment, bring your car in to our service center, where our technicians can check. Some drivers like to pair their alignment service with their tire rotation or oil change, because most cars require them at similar intervals.
Tire Replacement
Even if you've maintained your tires well, you might eventually need to replace them with new ones. At Volvo Cars Palo Alto, our experienced technicians can help you decide if it's time for new tires. Plus, we have a vast selection of new tires and we can help you choose the right ones for your lifestyle. Whether you want long-lasting tires that are fit for long family road trips or sporty, durable tires that can handle adventures in any weather, we have high-quality, affordable tires for you. Here are some signs that you need to replace your tires:
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Volvo Cars Palo Alto offer tire rotations and balancing?
Yes, the Volvo Cars Palo Alto service center is home to a full range of tire services, including tire rotations, balancing, repair, replacement, and more. We can handle most tire services that you may need at our state-of-the-art shop in Palo Alto, CA, and we are also equipped to take care of the other maintenance and repair work your Volvo vehicle may need. Schedule your service today.
What tire brands are available at Volvo Cars Palo Alto?
At Volvo Cars Palo Alto, we stock tire brands that meet or exceed the original specifications of your Volvo vehicle. If you're looking for a specific brand of tires, and we do not have them available, we can order them for you and set up installation for when they arrive. As details can vary depending on your specific Volvo vehicle, please contact us for more information.
Does Volvo Cars Palo Alto offer wheel alignment services?
Our tire service center offers wheel alignment services as part of scheduled maintenance and as a standalone service if needed. A wheel alignment will cure a vehicle that will only drive straight if the steering wheel is tilted; our technicians will, with the help of precision machinery and even lasers, adjust your vehicle's suspension and other interconnected parts to ensure the wheels can aim straight and true.