Stories, notes and guides on wheel alignment: what it fixes, when you need it, and how it differs from balancing.

Alignment gets sold with every set of tyres, so drivers assume it is an upsell. Here is when it genuinely protects your tyres and when you can skip it.

Not every knock needs a workshop. What to check yourself after hitting a kerb or pothole, and the signs that mean your alignment took the hit.

A car that drifts left or right has a short list of causes, from tyre pressure to alignment to worn steering parts. Here is how to work through them in order.

Alignment fixes pulling and uneven tyre wear. Balancing fixes vibration at speed. How to tell which your car needs before you pay for the wrong one.