One of the most important aspects of properly maintaining a car is ensuring that it moves straight down the road. It should not wander here and there when the steering wheel is kept at the center. A ...

If you had new tires installed recently, red and yellow paint dots on the sidewall are perfectly normal. Here's why they're there.

Recently, mechanic shop Accurate Automotive (@accurateautoinc) garnered over 126,000 views as of publication when a mechanic explained one of the major scams to avoid. "They want you to keep coming ...

(Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves. Tire wear patterns are a free diagnostic tool. Feathering points to alignment, cupping hints at shocks or suspension, and shoulder wear often ties back to inflation or ...

The article explains how drivers can recognize alignment issues and protect their tires and suspension after road impacts.

Proper trailer axle/wheel alignment is critical to maximizing tire life, and it's only become more important with the use of wide-base single tires on trailers for fuel economy and weight savings. Ad ...

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 ...

Your tires do not lie. They tell the truth about what your car endures every single mile, and when your alignment drifts out of spec, your tires take the hit first. You can ignore the warning signs ...