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How long does it take to do a car alignment?

How long does a car alignment take? Being a working mom, I have a busy schedule. I need to book an appointment to get my car aligned, but I’m concerned about the time it will take.

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Phoebe Mah · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Having your car aligned is an important, but often neglected, part of basic
car maintenance
. As long as there are no issues with your car, a two-wheel or four-wheel alignment will take roughly 30 minutes to one hour.
That said, there are a few different factors that can impact the time it takes to align your car:
  • Type of vehicle: The alignment process for a small compact car will be faster to fix than a big truck.
  • Condition of the car parts: Older vehicles will usually need more time than a new car. Often, there’s rust on older car parts, which will require more time to remove.
  • Experience and skill set of the mechanic: If a professional performing your car alignment has years of expertise, the alignment process is much faster than with a technician who does not.
Even if it takes a bit longer for alignment, you can still make good use of the time by downloading
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