For anyone wishing to align a car in their own space and on their own time, I have a simple solution.  All one needs is a set of grease plates, also known as alignment plates, to set the car on and a simple laser pointer attached to a straight-edge.  This could be a piece of pipe (useful because it avoids having to figure out how to attach said pointer) or some other medium.  The grease plates are somewhat more difficult to come by, and can be pricey if purchased.  However, one can make one’s own if the proper tools are available.  Granted, it requires a mill or lathe and a bit of engineering, but it can be done – I, however, cannot give out all my secrets, now can I?

Once the aforementioned tools are obtained, one needs only to set the car on the grease plates, assuring that it is sitting in the stance it would normally take – i.e. all weight on the tires and settled – push down on the bumper a couple times to be positive.  Being settled in, it is fairly basic to set the straight-edge with attached laser on a set of jackstands, placing the edge on both the front and rear sidewalls of the rear tire.  This will give a straight line to the front of the car, passing by the front tires.  Measuring the distance from the front and rear of the front rim to the laser will give you an idea of where your car is.  Turn the wheels 20 degrees both directions and check it again to be sure it is correct, and cross-reference with your manual as to how many degrees of toe your particular car needs. That’s it. you are done.  As I said, simple.