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Offline Black9

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Four wheel alignment problem
« on: January 10, 2015, 07:55:33 pm »
Had four wheel alignment done last week and the car drove straight...

Few days later I got some wheel hop through a small pothole in the road causing it to be knocked out slightly.

Went back to the place that done it and they hve re aligned it for me, drove the car off and I've found that on most roads the car pulls to the right.... Thy didn't give me a before/after the second time around but when I checked the sheet the first time the figures were all correct... Also the second time around they didnt charge me

The annoying thing is the mechanic who works for the garage takes the car for a drive before he puts the car on the ramp then another drive after he's done the alignment. Don't think he drives slow either as u can hear the car being driven fairly hard... I've got a feeling maybe he's knocked it out somehow but don't want to accuse anyone. Any ideas?
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Re: Four wheel alignment problem
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2015, 08:19:21 pm »
Take it back again. Or go somewhere else.

I went back to a garage three times once they kept telling me it was correct. The mechanic even came for a drive with me and kept saying it was the chamfer of the road. Forced them to do it a final time and they said it was out and seemed a little shocked that it was.
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Offline Black9

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Re: Four wheel alignment problem
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2015, 08:35:36 pm »
Yep going back seems like only option...

Thought it could be down to tyres as I've driven for quite a few miles with the alignment out.
« Last Edit: January 10, 2015, 08:46:15 pm by Black9 »
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Re: Four wheel alignment problem
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2015, 08:49:27 pm »
Take it somewhere else mate, if they have the right equipment and they confident of there work why would he need to drive the car?
I wouldn't let anyone drive my car let alone a raggy arse mechanic!

Place round corner from me charges £49 for 4 wheel alignment and they are seriously the best in our area for anything tyres/alignment etc, go the extra mile to take extra care of you/your car

Got tyres fitted by them on my polished monza's and they placed foam against the faces before putting into bead breaker part of machine and even wash/clean wheels etc afterwards for you, that is the only kind of servicei would accept on my car
Seriously mate demand money back and go elsewhere  :happy2:
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Re: Four wheel alignment problem
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2015, 09:00:53 pm »
There aren't any garages that do four wheel geo setup unless I travel a good hour. Alternatively I could pay kwik fit £75-80
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Re: Four wheel alignment problem
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2015, 11:11:47 pm »
Quote from: Black9 on January 10, 2015, 09:00:53 pm
Alternatively I could pay kwik fit £75-80

Nooo....
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Re: Four wheel alignment problem
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2015, 11:32:34 pm »
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Re: Four wheel alignment problem
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2015, 09:44:04 am »
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Re: Four wheel alignment problem
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2015, 11:32:35 am »
It's alright if you know someone that works there and get it done for £20 but not a penny more!

Personally if he was driving my car like a tool id go somewhere else

Since you can't then you should go with him to make sure he drives properly
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Re: Four wheel alignment problem
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2015, 05:28:30 pm »
Been driving the car a bit more recently and keeping an eye on the steering. On some roads that seems to look straight the the steering points pretty much straight ahead. On others that seem straight the steering has to be adjusted frequently or held slightly to the left. Not sure what to make of this (maybe road is higher on one side)  :confused:

I drove around 500/600 miles before having alignment done, could the tyres have worn slightly unevenly causing thesteering to need constant adjustments?
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Re: Four wheel alignment problem
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2015, 05:42:06 pm »
I get 4 wheel alignment done for 15 quid and can get 4 wheel alignment, camber etc done for 20 if I want... :P
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Re: Four wheel alignment problem
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2015, 05:42:59 pm »
Quote from: xjay1337 on January 13, 2015, 05:42:06 pm
I get 4 wheel alignment done for 15 quid and can get 4 wheel alignment, camber etc done for 20 if I want... :P

Are u near edinbrugh. Seems a Bargain
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Re: Four wheel alignment problem
« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2015, 03:31:18 pm »
Quote from: Black9 on January 13, 2015, 05:28:30 pm
Been driving the car a bit more recently and keeping an eye on the steering. On some roads that seems to look straight the the steering points pretty much straight ahead. On others that seem straight the steering has to be adjusted frequently or held slightly to the left. Not sure what to make of this (maybe road is higher on one side)  :confused:

I drove around 500/600 miles before having alignment done, could the tyres have worn slightly unevenly causing thesteering to need constant adjustments?

Currently having same problem! Had it tracked by one company and then it started happening... Driving straight with steering slightly left. Then toke to another company ats euro master, they completed a alignment and said it was spot on... Still pulls to left! So I take it to my trusted tracker (280 miles away, where I work) and he tells me straight away that the rear control arms are seized and not alligned! In process of sorting it out now
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Re: Four wheel alignment problem
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2015, 11:15:35 am »
Quote from: Black9 on January 13, 2015, 05:42:59 pm
Quote from: xjay1337 on January 13, 2015, 05:42:06 pm
I get 4 wheel alignment done for 15 quid and can get 4 wheel alignment, camber etc done for 20 if I want... :P

Are u near edinbrugh. Seems a Bargain

nowhere near...  :signLOL: :signLOL:
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