What type of alignment should I get?

Diane’s Question: "What type of alignment should I get? Two-wheel, four-wheel, computer?"

You should get a four-wheel computer alignment.
Wheel alignment should really be performed as routine maintenance at least annually. Most cars with over 12,000 miles on the odometer are out of alignment due to normal driving conditions like hitting parking stops, rubbing curbs, potholes, and speed bumps."

In performing a four-wheel alignment the rear wheels are adjusted to specification before any front wheel adjustments are made. Because there is additional work involved, the four-wheel alignment costs more. All vehicles should be 4-wheel aligned. Two-wheel alignments have become obsolete because they align only the front wheels to the vehicle's centerline. A two-wheel alignment assumes the rear wheels are already aligned with the geometric centerline of the vehicle. Two-wheel alignments may save you a little money up front, but your vehicle's handling and tire life will be compromised. Now, as far as “computer” alignments go, there really is no other type being offered nowadays. The old days of a mechanic with a tape measure, level, and chalk are mostly behind us. Lots of people use the word “computer” in their advertising because it sounds like it’s worth more money that way. In fact, it is, but everyone doing alignments is using a computer.

A vehicle that is properly aligned is more enjoyable to drive, needs less frequent tire replacement, and will also contribute to better fuel efficiency since there is less resistance when rolling along.