Getting new tires doesn't automatically mean you need an alignment, so why do tire shops recommend the service so often?

Drivers often treat alignments like the flossing of auto maintenance. We all know we're supposed to be doing it, but most people wait until something hurts to take a professional's advice seriously.

Wheel alignment is an important maintenance task that's worth doing periodically, roughly once a year or every 12,000 to 15,000 miles. Good alignment ensures a more stable drive and even tire wear, ...

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 ...