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Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« on: September 03, 2012, 10:15:08 am »
Can someone suggest somewhere that can setup camber and alignment properly in the midlands (preferably Birmingham) without breaking the bank (ie, anything motorsport related is going to be £100-200).

I have setup the camber by eye (yes Greeners, i have adjusted it since it was in at DMR ;) ) but its still about 2 deg negative when i would prefer it around 1 deg for a road car.

I was thinking of Autovolks next to the Solihull VW dealership. But no experience of using them in the past. I know of someone that had camber/alignment done there a few years back for £45.
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2012, 11:56:56 am »
TBH I used to go to BDM and was looked after by Alex but then he buggered off so now it's the TTShop.
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2012, 12:44:09 pm »
Bedford isn't so local though!!  :wink:

I've heard that BMTR do a fairly good job, but charge around £100.
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2012, 02:15:46 pm »
Try midland vw!
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2012, 02:23:51 pm »
I have used these a few times http://www.alineyourcar.co.uk/
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2012, 02:36:46 pm »
TT shop or AKS are only 70 quid luke. And youll get a perfect setup.
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2012, 02:38:43 pm »
And also wear my tyres down to the canvas getting there! ;)

Midland VW & AlineYourCar are both £60. So both good shouts too.
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2012, 06:33:48 pm »
I used ABP Motorsport in Shavington (near Crewe - Jn16 M6). They are very highly rated and have won numerous "Garage of the year" awards. They did my alignment  :notworthy:
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2012, 06:52:42 pm »
Wow, that's close to Birmingham!! :wink:
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2012, 07:36:06 pm »
Quote from: Deako on September 03, 2012, 06:52:42 pm
Wow, that's close to Birmingham!! :wink:

Only an hour on the M6  :grin:

I've travelled 200 miles to do dyno days at JKM and 90miles to get a remap  :laugh:
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2012, 09:38:37 am »
Ok, so I've finally booked in to BMTR and they are doing camber/alignment for £35. Bargain.
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2012, 09:46:30 am »
Thats a good price.... Providing they know what they are doing :-)
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2012, 08:49:32 am »
Well, that was a complete joke. Turned up at 8am. As instructed and as the text message confirmation specifies.

"you are booked in at 8:30"

The fecking text message says 8am!!

"you do realise its £85 and will take 2 hours?"

Errr. No. I confirmed twice on the phone the price and I was told 60 minutes and £35. Which I thought was excellent, and why I double checked. I didn't mishear.

Got straight in the car and drove off. First experience bad, so won't be returning unfortunately. Thankfully it only takes 20 minutes to get there.
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2012, 12:34:20 pm »
try midland vw chap. I know its cannock so a bit of a drive from brum looked after me first class.
think the alignment was about 60 to 80 quid would need to find p work
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Re: Camber & Alignment in Midlands
« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2012, 12:47:55 pm »
Quote from: chris a on September 08, 2012, 12:34:20 pm
try midland vw chap. I know its cannock so a bit of a drive from brum looked after me first class.
think the alignment was about 60 to 80 quid would need to find p work


I've already mentioned Mindland VW. They are £60.

Will be calling them in the week. :)
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