From the March/April 2026 issue of Car and Driver. If you're a self-respecting do-it-yourselfer, nothing is more frustrating than having to pay someone else to finish a job you started. For a long ...

One of the major things standing between many DIYers and servicing the front end of their car is the alignment. The fact that replacing tie rod ends can throw things off leads many folks to just leave ...

For those who are wondering, automotive alignment refers to the angle of the wheels. The camber (vertical orientation) and toe (horizontal orientation) indicate how tilted (or not) the wheels are.

One of the cheapest ways to take a second off your lap time is a wheel alignment tailored specifically for a particular track. There are three adjustments in your suspension: camber, toe, and caster.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...