Abstract: A method for tracking critical wheel alignment variables begins by assembling a plurality of vehicles and performing a wheel alignment on each of these vehicles. To insure that wheel alignment is being performed properly, approximately two percent the vehicles are audited after production to verify correct wheel alignment. A plurality of significant wheel alignment characteristics for the audited vehicles are automatically collected and transferred to a database. These characteristics are then plotted and reviewed on a weekly basis to identify any negative trends. If a negative trend is identified, then a corrective action to correct this negative trend is implemented.