The growing need for alignment services Driving style and road conditions often dictate the frequency of need, most sources recommend an alignment service every 10,000 miles, 1 to 3 years or with each new set of tires, however for most cars, there are no stated requirements from vehicle manufacturers. An article  from www.testingautoscom recommends  more frequent intervals if wider tires are used or if one drives a sports car. If the car hits something in the road such as a large pothole, the alignment will likely be off and require adjustment. With an estimated 255.8 million passenger vehicles on the...

Alignment is one of the critical maintenance factors in getting the most wear and performance from your tires. Also, wheel alignment provides safe, predictable vehicle control as well as a smooth and comfortable ride—free of pulling or vibration. Today's modern suspensions require a precise four-wheel alignment that can only achieve through a modern alignment system. This applies to both front and rear wheel drive vehicles. Alignment Basics: Aligning a car or truck involves the adjustment of the vehicle's suspension—not the tires and wheels. The direction and the angles that the tires point in after the alignment is complete are critically...