Wheel Alignment

One of the most common drivability complaints we hear from our customers is when their steering wheel is off-center, or their vehicle drifts or pulls to one side of the road.  It can be very alarming for a driver to hold the steering wheel straight, and the car veers off to one side or the other. The problem may be the wheels are out of alignment. Fortunately, this is a common problem with a pretty simple fix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Simply put, a wheel alignment is when a technician uses a machine to adjusts the angle of the wheels relative to the car’s axle and the ground. A wheel alignment problem is usually visible through severe wear on the inside or outside of the tire tread, or worn steering or suspension components.

A wheel balance ensures each individual wheel is balanced around its rim. Small weights are added to the wheel rim to make sure it rotates smoothly. A wheel that’s out of balance will show up as shaking or vibrating through the steering wheel at highway speeds.

These services address two different aspects of the car. Addressing one of them won’t fix the other.

New tires are balanced when they’re mounted to your wheels, and then the technician aligns the wheels after the new tires are installed.

Our Wheel Alignment Service starts at $149.00. This includes 1 hour of labor to perform the necessary adjustments to complete an alignment on a stock vehicle, that requires no additional parts, or part removal to accomplish.

Many of the vehicles we work on have aftermarket adjustment parts, or have been lowered and may require additional labor or parts to accomplish the alignment correctly. We can build an estimate for you based on your vehicle after performing an alignment check service any time.

If you are not experiencing any issues: most vehicle manufacturers recommend having your vehicle’s alignment checked at least 2 times a a year depending on driving habits.

When issues are present: when you experience your vehicle pulling to the left or right, or the steering wheel is off-center when driving straight, your car is telling you it needs a wheel alignment. You may also feel vibrations in the steering wheel. Also, check the tread on the front and rear tires. If the tread is wearing unevenly on tires on the same axle, it’s another sign you need a wheel alignment.

It’s also usually recommended to have a wheel alignment when you get new tires. The wheels should be aligned properly to avoid extra wear on your new tires.  You’ll cut down on the chance of shortening the life of your new tires due to any adverse alignment issues.

  • Honest: We are transparent and will give you straight forward, accurate information about your vehicle. We will never undersell or oversell you services you don’t need.
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  • Trustworthy: You can lean on our decades of automotive repair experience and rest assured that your vehicle is in good hands.
  • Professional: Our certified technicians can guarantee that your vehicle repair will be done right, the first time.

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Baltimore’s Trusted Name in Automotive Service and Performance

For over 25 years, JE Import Performance has been a cornerstone of automotive care in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1998, we set out with a simple mission: to serve the performance needs of local car enthusiasts while providing the kind of dependable, honest service every vehicle owner deserves. Nearly three decades later, that mission has grown into a full-service automotive center.

A One-Stop Shop for Every Vehicle

JE Import Performance operates out of a massive 60,000-square-foot facility equipped with top-of-the-line tools and technology. This scale allows the shop to handle everything under one roof, servicing import, domestic, and European vehicles alike, from daily commuter cars to rare classics to purpose-built race cars.

On the general repair and maintenance side, JE Import Performance covers the full spectrum of what keeps a car running safely and reliably.

Roots in Professional Racing

What sets JE Import Performance apart from a typical repair shop is its deep-rooted history in professional racing. That racing pedigree isn’t a side note, it’s the foundation the business was built on, and it shows in the precision and expertise the team brings to every job, whether it’s a simple oil change or a full engine build. Our shop’s technicians have decades of combined experience building motors for professional drivers across racing series throughout the United States.

That competition-level knowledge translates directly into the shop’s performance service offerings.

What our customers are saying

“The crew at JE Imports took on my 1995 Toyota Hiace with enthusiasm and bent over backwards to meet my expectations for the completed repairs. I highly recommend JE Import.”

“Great experience ordering a high performance Garrett turbo for my 1999 Jetta TDI with almost 400,000 miles. Chris was very helpful and friendly.”

“Had an excellent experience with the team at JE Import Performance. I have an imported Honda NSX that had some ignition and electrical problems and wouldn’t start. Chris at JEIP set me up with a tow truck and friendly service with only a few hours notice.”

“My stock 2000 MR2 Spyder broke down several years ago and needed a new engine/transmission. I couldn’t find a shop willing to take on the project and was referred to JE Import Performance. This shop totally exceeded my expectations.”

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