Tire alignment is a not-so-complicated procedure that simply involves adjusting the wheel angles to ensure they’re perpendicular to the ground or parallel. While the process can be challenging to pull ...

If your car feels shaky and the steering wheel is vibrating, it may need a wheel alignment. An alignment is an important part of vehicle maintenance that will save you money in the long run. An ...

During my years at the service counter costumers who purchased tires often asked me, “Do I have to have them balanced?” followed by, “Does it need an alignment too?” I understand why consumers ask ...

Q: I understand that front wheel alignment is critical and problems in this regard will show up in uneven tire wear. But how critical is rear wheel alignment in comparison? Is the alignment procedure ...

Getting a wheel alignment for your car is essential to routine maintenance. Despite its name, a wheel alignment has nothing to do with adjusting the wheels and tires of your car. Instead, the ...

Many vehicle owners see wheel alignment as optional maintenance—something to postpone until the steering wheel pulls hard to one side or tires look ...

From the archives: What will happen to your 4x4’s handling if your wheel alignment is off? Mic van Zyl explains. There are three important angles that are measured and adjusted when it comes to wheel ...

Last week in this space, we discussed the three major contributors to steering control. No, not Curly, Larry and Moe, but caster, camber and toe. When your car’s alignment is out of whack, your tires ...

Knowing a few precise mechanic terms can turn a confusing estimate into a clear conversation and keep you from paying for work you do not need. By understanding what these 14 concepts actually mean, ...

An alignment is one of those routine maintenance items for which there is no specified time or mileage interval and most motorists don’t even think of getting one unless their car is misbehaving or ...