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• Car pulls left then right then straight etc... 8 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  So i'm taking my car into get looked at by an independant mechanic as the dealership i have the warranty with are getting nowhere.... The car is all good alignment wise according to the printout everything in the green, only thing it doesnt show is the caster, but i have a feeling
• VW Passat CC 2009 2.0TDI DSG 140 - Passat CC pulls to the left even after tracking 19 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  suspension or Axel issues with the car and the previous alignment was just not done correctly on rear wheels. After having the adjustments done, I drove on the motorway and even though the car was much better, it is still pulling to the left.   After eliminating tracking and suspension
• New Tyres and Wheel Tracking - advice please 18 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  who fitted them advised that the uneven wear on the rear tyres was down to the tracking - he briefly explained how they were out of line etc. and advised me to get them checked and so that they can be re-aligned/balanced/corrected - whatever the term is. This is all new to me as still a fairly new
• Mondeo 1998 2.5 Auto 8 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  had been driving for about 30 mins, but put this down to the tracking needing to be aligned. Then the O/D light came on and started flashing and the vibration seemed to die down. Since I was driving on the motorway no other symptoms were noticed, it was not until I got nearly home and came off
• Problematic '04 mondeo 18 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Suspension bolts had worked their way loose (after less than 5000 miles) Bonnet not correcly aligned I also thought I would add that I seem to eat front tyres (10-12000 miles), just glad I am under a maintenance plan so I don't have to pay for them. I also had one of the metal valves blow out at motorway
• Mk1 Leon temp gauge & fuel gauge 31 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  - open circuit or short to positive). Also, the steering angle sender has a sporadic fault (00778 014), which may explain why the car tends to drift left when I let go of the wheel, even though I've had the alignment checked. Wasn't too worried about it all until yesterday when the fuel gauge showed
• Honest John’s Motoring Agony Column 09-09-2017 Part II 15 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  engine over via crank pulley bolt to align timing marks, 2 bolts sees the tensioner off, 1 bolt holds the idler wheel in place, replace idler wheel and tensioner, slip cambelt on, check timing marks are still in line (making sure the belt is not slack on its long run), remove grenade style clip holding
• Do insurance companies write off cars too easily? 10 May 2011 (Forum)
  and headlight (which has been aligned), and a new bumper bar (the metal bar which fits behind the bumper). I've secured the original plastic bumper in place, but have a new painted one on order. I've also replaced three tyres. Outstanding issues are to fit the new bumper, get the tracking checked, get a new
• corsa timing belt change. 3 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  aligned. Job done, glad these jobs are few and far between. Big Davey
• Hyundai i20 1.2 Petrol Classic 2012 - i20 Electric Power Steering - USB Audio Fault? 25 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  be affecting the engine management? After several attempts, the mechanical wheel and steering alignment are probably at last now correct. But on bad days, the steering & brakes do not feel safe. Does anyone have any ideas what to check please? Have there been other reports of this? So far, Hyundai have
• Ford Mondeo II - Mondeo ST24 - poor handling, please help 7 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  links were knocking so replaced them (admittedly, with cheap ones).  all four front wishbone bushes were hammered so replaced both arms over the new year.  I had a four wheel alignment done after this too. On dead straight roads with a decent surface, the car drives ok.  However
• Toyota Yaris II/Vitz (2006 - ) - Gearbox design flaw in Yaris (>2006) 26 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  and eventually kicked up enough of a fuss to get them to replace the clearly screwed gearbox. After nearly a month in the garage they 'replaced' the gearbox. At least they said they did. They haven't really. They've just replaced the alignment rings. I'm confident about this because they won't give us any
• Audi A3 - Second hand car troubles - rights? 1 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  had a quote for £200 with a local body shop we just want the engine issues sorted. We have spent £350 on tyres and alignment as well as tax for the month and insurance so returning the car for a refund wouldn't be great particularly with the complication of the door damage. All going well
• BMW M3 - Bought used car, in need of undisclosed repairs 16 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  and discs (completely gone); and needed new front tyres (beyond legal limit). Aside from that I had to do a wheel alignment, replace sump plug, replace wipers and do a brake fluid service. The car still has a non-functional horn and warped front discs. After much negotion with the manager of the workshop I
• Volvo S40 5th Gear Problems 20 May 2007 (Forum)
  check the linkage alignment although i don't suspect this to be the cause as it's so specific when it happens and i wouldn't think a bit of misalignment would throw it out of gear any help greatly received chris
• Argh! MOT due next month :-( 6 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  available which can be fitted to lesser models, he believes that they will prove to be more durable in use than the standard ones. Do you think it's worth trying this or could it have adverse affects on the geometry of my front wheel alignment given that the bushes aren't meant to go onto a 323Ci wishbone
• Driver wins over 30mph Speeding appeal 1 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  owner pleaded not guilty to the offence before magistrates, but was convicted last June. He refused to accept the ruling and took the case to Preston Crown Court last week. A judge allowed his appeal after hearing expert evidence that laser devices can give faulty readings if they are not aligned
• Lexus 460 - what connects the steering 27 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  normally and the driver has full control as the steering wheel corrects and re-aligns itself, what devious form of black magic is this? now i trust Toyota as an honourable car maker more than any other car maker on the planet, but i want my steering wheel connected to the steering column and then by either
• 2017 dacia stepway - Car rejection 2 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  as well as bumper being out of alignment . 10th sep heared loud rattling on engine, and when car was idoling when car stationary the speedometer was bouncing between 10mph. Spoke to garage , booked in for the 14.9.17 . car got taken in on the 14th, garage said if it continues a new speedometer will need
• Mazda 3 1.6 Petrol 05 Plate - Low Rev Vibration and Ambient Temperature Problems 26 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  whilst it is doing this. I had the alternator changed over Xmas as that was making a noise, when the mechanic replaced it he told me that the bearings were running out of alignment, the recent vibration is making me wonder if I've only just noticed the car does this or whether it is a new fault? Some