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Alignments and New Technologies: What You Need to Know

New technologies are merging and changing how suspension and vehicles can be damaged in a collision and adding new dimensions to alignments.

Software Update Apathy

If you wince when you hear the phrase “software update,” you are not alone.

Post-Collision Alignment and Recalibration Specs: 2008-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave

The 2008-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave are all based on the Lambda platform and represent a large portion of GM vehicles.

ADAS Sensors and Alignment Procedures

Awareness is half the battle with ADAS. Knowing that there is a camera behind the windshield or a radar unit behind the grille can help you make the correct choices before, during and after an alignment or repair.

VIDEO: Park Assist Diagnostics on Late-Model Vehicles

Andrew Markel discusses how reverse or park assist sensors work, and how to ensure that they are properly sending out the pulses needed to function.

Technical: Steering Angle FAQs

Did you know that many vehicles require that the steering angle sensor be reset or recalibrated after an alignment is performed or parts in the steering system are replaced?