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.

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Installing an aftermarket coilover kit - like we've done this month with Project RX-8 - is a job that any enthusiast can do in his home garage with basic hand tools, a floor jack, a couple jack stands ...

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 ...

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 ...

We always try to think of the elements of a good, winning setup in terms of priority. It saves time and energy to put the most important items at the top of the list and work on them first. In Circle ...

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 ...

A car alignment typically takes 30 minutes to an hour, but can be longer if the vehicle has worn suspension parts or com ...