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What is a lowered car alignment?

I got a new car, and I’m wanting to get it lowered to change the overall look. I got a consultation from my mechanic, and he said I’ll also need a new alignment for the process. What is a lowered car alignment?

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Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Congratulations on the new car, and I hope the modification works out well! The first step of any modification is to make sure it is legal in your state, and that it will be covered by your

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Lowering a car is a common modification made to personal vehicles to transform the look and feel of the car. It may seem like an easy process, but lowering a car will throw off the suspension geometry and alignment.

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