Discover typical costs for two- and four-wheel alignments, influencing factors, and money-saving tips. Ensure your car's safety and performance with proper alignment.

Wheel alignment affects safety, handling, and performance. Abnormal tire wear and handling quirks signal the need for wheel alignment. Modifying the chassis or suspension requires a trip to the ...

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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 ...

The main cause of steering wheel off-center is toe misalignment or rear axle misalignment. Toe can fall out of adjustment fairly easily as a result of daily driving, so you can imagine the effects of ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I just spoke to two tire shops and got opposite answers to the same question. The right-side tire on my pickup is wearing quicker than the left. I have radial tires. I assumed it was ...

CARS.COM — You may not notice it right away, but as you get behind the wheel of your car more and more, you’ll start to notice that something isn’t quite right. You’re drifting in one direction or ...

Wheel alignment, the process of adjusting the angles of wheels to the car manufacturer’s specifications, is crucial for ensuring optimal vehicle performance and tire lifespan. Properly aligned wheels ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I am in the Air Force, and last week when I was driving through the gate at the base, the security-forces soldier accidentally raised the security barrier on my BMW Z4 while I was ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: I live in New York and own a 2013 Mazda CX5 with 98,000 miles. The exhaust was getting loud, and after inspection, my mechanic said the flex exhaust ...

Recognize this putz? He just charged you good money for a bad alignment. Or maybe he didn't do anything at all. While modern equipment is fantastic, good alignment mechanics are hard to find. So what ...