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 […]
Category: Alignment
What Do You Need to Perform a Wheel Alignment?
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 […]
Can You Do Your Own Alignment?
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 […]
10 Fast Facts About a Wheel Alignment
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 […]
Wheel Alignment 101: The Basics from an Auto Repair Newbie
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 […]