Let’s say you just finished swapping out some suspension parts — maybe tie rods or control arms — and now your car feels a little off. The steering wheel’s not quite straight, or maybe it’s pulling a ...

But once you've done this, you'll need to do a four-wheel alignment because in the process of installing that aftermarket coilover kit, you've no doubt lowered your car's ride height a fair bit. This ...

A common misconception among new racers is they absolutely must have every new gadget and geegaw that comes down the pipe or else they will never win a race again. Truthfully, there are some very ...

It might be because you're cheap. Or maybe it's because you don't trust your Civic in the hands of the gas station apprentice. It doesn't really matter. Doing things yourself is almost always a good ...

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 ...

Top teams and many manufacturers of race cars have discovered the importance of alignment. There's a long history of how alignment was established by the car builders and how that might have ...

A wheel alignment may not be necessary if your car drives straight and tires are wearing evenly. Some useful DIY car repair tools include talcum powder for tracing oil leaks and a water bottle for ...