Likely causes, most common first
Uneven tyre pressure or a damaged tyre
Check cold pressures before anything else.
Sticking brake caliper
That wheel will be noticeably hotter after a drive.
Worn control-arm bushings
Pull usually comes with a clunk over bumps.
Checks to run first
- 1.Set all tyres to placard pressure and retest
- 2.Feel each wheel for heat after a drive
- 3.Swap front tyres side to side — if the pull swaps, it is the tyre
Frequently asked questions
- Why does my car pull to the right while driving?
- A steady pull on a flat road is alignment, tyre pressure or a dragging brake. Which one depends on whether it happens only under braking.
- Is it safe to drive with this?
- Short local trips are usually fine, but the fault will get worse and often damages other parts if you leave it.
- How much does it cost to fix?
- The most likely repair is wheel alignment, which runs $65–$275 in the US including labour, or $0–$25 in parts if you fit it yourself.
Suspension & steering parts
Shocks, struts, control arms, bushings and bearings
Find parts that fit
Year, make, model, trim — then only parts that fit your car.