When it comes to auto maintenance, there's a lot that goes into keeping your car in solid condition for the long haul. With regular and frequent service items — like engine oil replacements, tire ...

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 ...

To people who aren’t familiar with automobile suspension science, the idea that a vehicle’s wheels can go out of alignment might seem a little weird. To people who aren’t familiar with automobile ...

Even though a wheel alignment isn’t a normal maintenance item, and there isn’t a set mileage or time interval for having it done, you should recognize the indications for when it might be needed for ...

Getting a fresh set of tires feels like a mini celebration. The rubber is pristine, the tread is aggressive, and the road suddenly seems like a playground. But that joy can vanish in a matter of ...

Whether you're driving a traditional car, an electric vehicle, or even a hybrid, there are some maintenance requirements that every driver should know about. Aside from learning about how to take ...

Alignment is best used as a repair tool, not a diagnostic tool. The tires themselves will tell you when an alignment is needed. Photos: Jim Park Fleets seem to run hot and cold on alignment and ...

Misalignment is the second leading cause of lost tread mileage after improper inflation. This is probably because most truckers don't understand the importance of total vehicle alignment (steer as ...

Only a small percentage of truck fleets regularly perform alignments on their tractor and trailers. Many prefer to wait until the need arises, such as when they get a handling complaint from a driver ...