Does not returning the steering wheel to the center position damage the car?

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Not returning the steering wheel to the center position can indeed damage the car. Below is an introduction to the potential damages caused by not centering the steering wheel: 1. Damage to the steering system: If the steering wheel is not centered when parking, the wheels will pull the steering tie rod, preventing it from returning to its original position. At the same time, the steering wheel's gears and the tie rod's rack will remain under stress. 2. Damage to the suspension system: This can lead to the aging of the shock-absorbing rubber in the suspension system, and play (looseness) may develop at the connection points of the suspension's swing arms and links. The greater the play, the more severe the wear becomes, creating a vicious cycle. 3. Damage to the tires: Uneven force distribution on the tires will accelerate the aging and deformation of the tire sidewalls. Once the sidewalls age and deform, it may lead to air leakage or tire blowouts.