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CARS.COM — You may not notice it right away, but as you get behind the wheel of your car more and more, you’ll start to notice that something isn’t quite right. You’re drifting in one direction or ...

Getting a wheel alignment for your car is essential to routine maintenance. Despite its name, a wheel alignment has nothing to do with adjusting the wheels and tires of your car. Instead, the ...

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 ...

Corner balancing. If you've been around racing a little bit, you've surely heard this term before. Or perhaps you've heard NASCAR announcers talk about "wedge," which is basically the same thing.

A: Your car may need a wheel alignment, but this is not the cause of the vibration. Vibration at lower speeds can be a damaged wheel or tire. At higher speeds, it's typically due to tires that need ...