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How long does a full alignment take?

Category: Wheel Alignment Advice

A typical wheel alignment takes around one hour, regardless of whether it’s a two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle. However, if any components exhibit excessive wear, tear, or damage, the process may take longer due to potential replacements.

Tags: car wheel alignment, wheel tracking
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How can I test my alignment?

Category: Wheel Alignment Advice

To determine if your vehicle requires a wheel alignment, start by observing its behaviour while driving in a straight line. Take note of any tendency to veer left or right, particularly when you’re not applying pressure to the steering wheel. This could indicate that a wheel alignment is necessary.

Tags: car wheel alignment, wheel tracking
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How do I know if my car needs an alignment?

If your vehicle displays any of the following ‘symptoms’, you may need to book a wheel alignment check:

  1. ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0 [&>ul]:!pb-0″ value=”1″>Uneven or rapid tyre wear.
  2. ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0 [&>ul]:!pb-0″ value=”2″>Steering wheel being crooked when you are driving straight.
  3. ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0 [&>ul]:!pb-0″ value=”3″>Noisy Steering.
  4. ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0 [&>ul]:!pb-0″ value=”4″>Pulling to the right or left.
  5. ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0 [&>ul]:!pb-0″ value=”5″>Squealing tyres.
Tags: car wheel alignment, wheel tracking