Transforming a daily driver into a track car can require a substantial investment. From new shocks and engine tuning to upgraded brakes, tires, and exhaust systems, many fledgling track racers will soon understand why the pros need to plaster their rides with advertisements to help foot the bill. But while it’s easy to focus on […]
Proper car care often requires a holistic approach, where the entirety of your vehicle needs to be considered rather than just individual parts. Different parts of your vehicle are interconnected and affect each other. While you sit inside your car, the steering wheel you hold is connected to a steering column, which goes to the […]
Yes, correct wheel alignment on your vehicle is very important in order for your car to operate properly, provide you with optimal fuel efficiency, and make your daily driving as easy and hassle-free as possible. Although proper alignment is important for every vehicle, when you’re looking at Jeep alignment, for example, this can be even […]
Jeep Wranglers have long occupied the space of being the go-to vehicles for rugged, consumer-friendly, off-road expeditions. Enthusiasts love Wranglers for their modular design and the ability to easily upgrade, customize, or modify the vehicle in a number of different ways. However, whether you’re running stock or custom suspension for your Wrangler JL, alignments don’t […]
Checking and adjusting your car’s alignment at home is not impossible, but it is somewhat complicated and takes some work–that shouldn’t dissuade you from trying it; just be prepared. If you prefer to Google “auto alignment near me” and take your vehicle to a service station, then that’s completely fair, but it is something you […]
Once upon a time, I didn’t really think about the alignment of tires. I assumed that wheels were upright, turned on a vertical axis, and pointed straight ahead, and they just were that way. Now that I’m older, wiser, and uncomfortably aware of the fact that at an infinitesimal level, nothing actually touches anything else […]
Even seasoned do-it-yourself types often think that a wheel alignment is something best left to professionals who have the proper tools and knowledge to do the job correctly. In many respects, this is valid, as modern laser alignment tools used in a professional alignment service will provide a perfect alignment to manufacturer specifications in a […]
Maintaining your car is a responsibility that you will need to take on when you become a vehicle owner. That shiny new set of keys will only remain new and exciting for so long before you’ll need to take action and keep your ride in peak condition, and one of the main aspects of car […]
At some point or another, while performing your own vehicle maintenance, you’re going to ask yourself, “Can I do my own alignment?” The short answer is: yes; however, it depends on your vehicle. Today, I’m going to take you through everything you need to know about your vehicle’s alignment, or at least everything you need […]
Since signing the dotted line and purchasing my first vehicle years ago, I have always overseen the maintenance and repair of my vehicles. I dutifully took in my Chevrolet Equinox for routine oil changes and always remembered to have the spare tire on my Jeep Wrangler added to the rotation during scheduled tire rotations. For […]
