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Why Is My Car Pulling to One Side?

5 min readBy the mechanics at Aaron's Auto Repair

The short answer

A car that pulls while driving usually has uneven tire pressure, misalignment, or a tire problem. If it pulls only when braking, a sticking caliper or collapsed brake hose is the likely cause. Start by checking tire pressures — it's free and fixes many pulls.

In this guide

Pulling while driving

  • Low tire pressure on one side
  • Wheel alignment out of spec after potholes
  • Radial pull from a defective tire
  • Worn tie rods or control arm bushings
  • Road crown — most roads slope slightly right for drainage

Pulling while braking

One caliper grabbing harder — or not releasing — causes a pull under braking. Contaminated pads or a collapsed hose can also cause it.

DFW roads and alignment

Construction zones and potholes on Metroplex roads knock alignment out often. After replacing tie rods or control arms, always get an alignment.

Frequently Asked Questions

A slight drift is not urgent; a strong pull or pull when braking should be checked promptly.

We can replace calipers, tie rods, and suspension parts on-site; alignment requires a machine and we refer you nearby.

If a tire is causing it, swapping front tires side to side will move the pull — a good test.

Need suspension & steering repair near you?

Aaron's Auto Repair brings suspension repair to you anywhere within 50 miles of Irving, 24/7 — including Irving, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Coppell.

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