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No matter how tough your vehicle is, New York winters can lead to CV axle damage. If winter weather has been beating up your ride, be sure to get a CV axle inspection Prestige Tire & Auto Service Center. You can avoid bigger problems and stay safe with car repair Kingston NY.
The Drive Axle
The drive axle is also called the CV axle. This means that if you have front-wheel drive, the CV axle joins the front wheels. If you have rear-wheel drive, then it's the rear axle. When working properly, the CV axle communicates torque to the proper wheels. This allows the car to accelerate on demand. The transmission relies on this power distribution, and it can cause gear damage if the CV axle can't do its job.
CV Axle Damage
Constant vibrations at higher speeds or vibrating floorboards are tell-tale signs. Trouble when turning may be an indicator. It may appear to be a tire problem or a steering issue. After a wreck, even a small one, you could have damaged this vital part. Any sharp hit could potentially cause a break. You may not remember hitting anything because the cause isn't always known. 
Diagnosis
Since the signs can point to the wrong diagnosis, it is important to put your car in skilled hands. A CV axle inspection at Prestige Tire & Auto Service Center can put the issue to rest. Not only will you avoid a break down, but you will also protect your transmission, suspension, and power steering from becoming collateral damage.

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