The main cause of steering wheel off-center is toe misalignment or rear axle misalignment. Toe can fall out of adjustment fairly easily as a result of daily driving, so you can imagine the effects of ...

You can do a basic self-check for steering alignment by driving on a flat, straight road and paying attention to how the vehicle tracks. It's not a substitute for a proper alignment rack, but it can ...

The various components of a typical straight-axle steering system are basic but require maintenance and tuning in order to function properly. From the rotation of the steering wheel to the meshing of ...

I've decided that in 2021, my in-shop pet-peeve is the uncentered steering wheel. And much like my 2020 pet-peeve, that of someone opening their car door and contacting your vehicle, both are easily ...

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 ...

Since steering directly affects control and stability, it is better to diagnose the cause early rather than wait for the car to develop a more obvious and potentially expensive problem.

Pitman and Idler arms have always been a problem on the steering systems of the GM and Ford heavy-duty pickups–even on the new models. Cognito’s Pitman and Idler Support kit fixes that by ...

Providence, RI - August 12, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Choice Collision Center is highlighting the role of computerized ...

Cognito Motorsports is offering a new aftermarket solution for units of the Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD with prematurely worn-out pitman and idler arms. As Cognito points out, this issue can ...

Has Kia had trouble with steering alignment on the new Sorento? I bought one last year and from day one it has pulled to the left. At the service department I was quoted $65 for a wheel alignment ...

Do drivers really need to worry about wheel alignment after hitting a pothole? A recent HelloNation article answers that question with expert insight from Shawn Books of D&D Automotive Repair in ...