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• Argh! MOT due next month :-( 6 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  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? Blue
• Driver wins over 30mph Speeding appeal 1 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  A judge allowed his appeal after hearing expert evidence that laser devices can give faulty readings if they are not aligned properly. His lawyers argued he had no case to answer because the officer operating the device had not done the correct checks beforehand. However, Judge Andrew Woolman indicated the ruling did not set a precedent and will give a full ruling on his decision on a date yet to be fixed.
• Lexus 460 - what connects the steering 27 Apr 2019 (Forum)
  My mind was boggled reading the last two sentences, the car steers 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 a worm or rack to the steering tie rods and i want traditional hydraulics (which no doubt this car has) not some toy electric pump/device that can't cope with full lock, how exactly is the steering of this very fine and handsome (unlike later Lexi) car connected if the wheel can self centre whilst driving along?
• 2017 dacia stepway - Car rejection 2 Oct 2017 (Forum)
  We have bought a brand new 67 plate dacia stempway on the 8th of September 2017.took it back to garage on 9th if sep cause back bumper small round plastic clip was hanging off, car came back to us with  chip on bumper 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 to be put in ,  the car came out of the garage with a bump to side passenger door.
• Mazda 3 1.6 Petrol 05 Plate - Low Rev Vibration and Ambient Temperature Problems 26 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  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 ideas I have had are that if its got an exhaust gas re-circulator then it is becoming sooted up?
• Volvo S60 (2000 - 2009) - 01 2.0 Indicator stalk replacement - Haynes manual 19 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  The connector is a multipin jobbie which breaks automatically as the switch is withdrawn. Refit is a direct reversal of removal, but align the screw holes on the switch first to ensure the multipins line up (you can't see them at all so you have to do this blind. It is typical Volvo though in that everything seems to slot together naturally correctly, but you could in theory line it up wrong and bend the pins.
• Insurance claim woes continue... 20 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Im starting to think my planets are out of alignment. My van has just come back from repair today, 5 days early. It was bad enough that I was given a huge VW LT van as a loan vehicle which was totally impractical for getting up some of my customers narrow driveways ( and not the Astra type van I was promised by the hire company ).
• Finally got Her back behind the wheel! 10 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  The lady in my life was always a very reluctant driver, having been coersed into taking her test by an ex employer, and then disaster struck with the little pug 309 SRi. She was pulling in for petrol and couldn't align it to the pump at our local garage. She got into such a flurry that she just completely lost her nerve. Apparently an old chap tapped on the window and asked her if she was OK. This was some 3 years ago.
• New C-Class... 21 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  I noticed it when I got home; no doubt M-B would argue that it is ?within spec? but even a black Citroen Saxo has no such fault. 5/10. -Body panel alignment on bonnet not 100%; body panels (?fangs?)either side of radiator grille are not level. RHS panel protrudes 0.5 inch more than left. This sounds petty, but my wife noticed this obvious misalignment and was furious.
• Toyota Yaris Hybrid - Coincidence or negligence? 6 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  They did a standard visual inspection and suggested I replace the windscreen wipers, the cracked back tyre and have a 4 wheel alignment. Given my  experience with the faulty tyre I decided to go ahead with all of this (I had planned on replacing the wipers and back wheel anyway). I took the car in to have this work done today and have just been called by the garage as the locking wheel nut on the rear tyre (I forget which one) is missing.
• Jaguar XJ - Replacing Wheel Studs 9 May 2019 (Forum)
  There was a bit of wheel shake before though as the previous owner kerbed the wheels a fair bit so I probably also need to get the alignment/tracking checked. Regarding replacing the studs, I could only find studs for the X350 on eBay so I called Jaguar and was told I'd have to buy the entire hub for around £220!! Does anyone know if it is possible just to buy the wheel studs for the X351 and will it be possible for a tyre fitter to fit just the studs?
• Aftermarket Xenons Illegal... 27 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Also the dipped beam must stay on with the main beam. The headlamp must be maintained in good working order, kept clean and aligned/adjusted correctly like any other headlamp. Fitting HID light sources adapted for fitment to headlamps originally designed for use with filament light sources is not permitted and it is not possible to obtain EC type approval for such "modified" HID light sources.
• Mazda 6 Tourer - Mazda 6 - Brakes Issues 6 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  I took the car to a local garage and he checked and confirmed the discs are warped again. He thought that if the issue keeps recurring the hubs may be out of alignment, but can't check as he doesn't have the equipment or the specifications to measure against. I contacted the Mazda dealer in York again and I get the impression they're now trying to blame this on the non-genuine discs.
• Audi a3 cabriolet - Audi a3 cabriolet..problems after problems 31 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  She took car to Audi for free healthcheck, they picked up on oil leak on engine..turbo jet gone..cambelt not changed...brake fluid not changed..alignment out..tyre condition..fail..not looking good. Contacted finance and dealer to let them know..no one seems to be taking responsibility...she paid for full check from Audi as now worried what else could be wrong..and it cost another £150..they wouldn't let car go until oil leak fixed add another 30 quid...fair do to them that courtesy car was provided...my daughter has contacted dealers who have admitted they 'misinformed' her about cambelt change, but refuse to pay for work or approve it through warranty or finance company.
• MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - Rejecting cherished MINI Cooper S 13 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Tomorrow I?m coming to see Jeremy regarding a rattle from the gearbox at low revs, loose boot, miss aligned front bumper, brake ?grinding? and a rattle I get when starting the car. Could you tell me what my rights are regarding rejecting the car please? Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks
• VW Golf GT TDI 9 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  The dealership, said that they would take the car into the dealership and try to fix it. After 3 days, the car came back and the door were still massively out of alignment. The VW garage, said they would get me another car. In March, the new one came. Initially, there was a problem with the centre console cover, which was badly marked. I pointed this out to the salesman, who offered to replace the part, straight away, with a second hand part out of another car.
• New Alfa 147 Selespeed Fit for Breakers Yard. 23 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Sometimes it takes minutes to stop the Alarm. 3) Boot plastic gutter trim is not secure at rear edge, and hatch not aligning. 4) Some oil leak benieth the car. 5) Positive terminal battery cover is broken 6) CD Player skips on normal CDs even when car stationary. 7) Front Windscreen washers very poor 8) Power Steering level below minimum 9) Handbreak cable on left is not fitted properly to floor bracket 10) Timing belt cover not fitted correctly, with gap at top, and its loose. 11) Carpeting hanging out of passenger front lower trim 12) Carpeting loose on side of center console 13) Alternator fails to charge battery 14) Only 25 to 26mpg 15) Car uses oil Other problems 16) Rattles from Door trims 17) Rattles from rear seats 18) Rear seats not locking in position 19) Sunroof blind completely missing 20) Where sunroof blind eventually fitted after months, grease, and bad fit. 21) Sunroof fails to open 22) Selespeed Paddles on steering wheel.
• Citroen Berlingo First Van 1.4 Petrol 2009 - 1.4 Berlingo Van Steering Knock & Tracking Issues 15 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  After that - when I can afford to take a day off I will get my van back in for my mechanic to have another look. If anyone wants to have my 4 wheel alignment readings (before and after fitment of new parts) please ask - I'm told there's no camber/caster adjustments possible on my van - not front nor rear - and I would of course be very grateful for any suggestions viewers may have on helping my mechanic and I to cure my van woes.
• Mercedes-Benz SportCoupé Kompressor - Too Shiny For Me 19 Apr 2017 (Forum)
  I note the HJ review (dating from when the cars were a recent model) has "Can suffer from suspension misalignment and aggravated tyre wear. It's a good idea to have all four wheels laser-aligned to be sure."  "Has also been one report of accelerated suspension bush wear problems due to the dire state of Britain's road and its unique traffic calming/harming measures." "Mechanism of single arm wiper needs freqent greasing and is not included in normal Mercedes service schedules.
• CAT C AND D SALVAGE EXPLAINED 22 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  The best thing to do in all circumstances is to ignore categories and go with an independent inspection,or an MOT contrary to popular belief a badly repaired car will fail the mot as any visible chassis damage is a failure. Another cheap option is a four wheel alignment check carried out at any good tyre centre. If possible ask to see photos of the vehicle pre repair, most salvage now comes direct from insurance websites so photos should be easily available         CATEGORY C IS DEFINED BY THE A.B.I. ( ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH INSURERS) AS "REPAIRABLE total loss vehicles where repair costs including VAT exceed the vehicle’s pre-accident value" CATEGORY D IS DEFINED BY THE A.B.I. ( ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH INSURERS) AS "REPAIRABLE total loss vehicles where repair costs including VAT do not exceed the vehicle’s P.A.V."