How to tell if the car is aligned properly?

[MacFaith]

When driving, you should not only look ahead but also check the side mirrors. Beginners often struggle with this, but it gets easier with practice. Find a straight reference line and compare your car's position to it to check alignment. Sit upright and look from the highest triangular point of the left wiper - maintaining a fist's distance from the left white line indicates proper alignment.

[DelEmilia]

Last time I saw a friend buying a used car, I taught him a few tricks to check if the car was in good condition. First, walk around the car twice, paying special attention to the gaps between the doors and the hood seams. If there’s a significant difference in width between the two sides, there’s definitely a problem. Squat down to check the distance between the tires and the wheel arches—the gaps should be roughly the same for all four wheels. Then, lie down and take a look at the chassis frame. If you see signs of re-welding or severe rust, be cautious. Finally, take it for a short test drive. If the car drives straight when you let go of the steering wheel, it’s fine. If it pulls to one side, the chassis might be damaged. These methods don’t require any professional tools and can be done by anyone.