Wheel alignment affects safety, handling, and performance. Abnormal tire wear and handling quirks signal the need for wheel alignment. Modifying the chassis or suspension requires a trip to the ...

A second-generation shop owner explains why alignment moved from afterthought to first step, and what that shift means for the bottom line.

GM has filed a patent for a new system that will detect if a vehicle’s wheel alignment specs are within certain values, and will notify the vehicle owner if they fall outside a predetermined value.

A car alignment typically takes 30 minutes to an hour, but can be longer if the vehicle has worn suspension parts or complex systems like SUVs/trucks, potentially extending the service to 90 minutes ...