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 ...

A wheel alignment may not be necessary if your car drives straight and tires are wearing evenly. Some useful DIY car repair tools include talcum powder for tracing oil leaks and a water bottle for ...

Let's face it, there's nothing glamorous about a wheel alignment. Yet proper alignment is critical to your car's performance whether you are on the dragstrip, road course, or tooling along the highway ...

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 ...

Getting a fresh set of tires feels like a mini celebration. The rubber is pristine, the tread is aggressive, and the road ...