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  • WHEEL TRACKING AND ALIGNMENT: Where can I have my car's suspension properly laser aligned?  (FAQs)
    A proper, 4-way alignment check covers: Tracking Camber Castor Axle alignment Equipment link www.alignmycar.co.uk This site has a centre locator. Just key in your town
  • Best Current Groupon Car Deals (Article)
    and wheel alignment check , £79
  • Halfords service costs and plans (Article)
    there are further discounts on wheel alignment, repairs, fuel and air conditioning services too.  See also:  Are Car
  • Review: Nextbase Duo dash cam (productReview)
    and solid, hardwearing plastic. There are two cameras mounted to swivels so they can be adjusted to point in the right direction, plus there is a nice bright screen for adjusting settings, aligning the cameras and playing back footage. Installing the camera is simple enough thanks to the sturdy
  • When should you replace the tyres on your car? (Article)
    is level with these bars then the tyre will have reached the legal limit. However, it is unwise to rely on these alone as uneven tyre wear is a common problem. Poor wheel alignment or worn suspension can produce uneven wear to the inside or outer edge of the tyre, while leaving the tread bar intact
  • Used Van Buying Guide: Sprinter 2013-2018 (Article)
    repair will be in the region of £500. Any wandering or knocking from the suspension points to worn bushes. Check the condition of the springs, and dampers, too, looking for any leaks and free play. Similarly, if there’s uneven tyre wear the suspension alignment is likely
  • MoT Test Results and MoT Advice (Article)
    are aligned by pointing them at a garage door or a wall at night.  Replacing a tyre is rarely cheap, but it’ll cost even more if you fail an MoT because of it. Some tyres have tread wear indicators, but if not you can check it using a coin: insert the coin into the tread pattern of each tyre
  • Car scams and frauds (Article)
    that shouldn’t be on the road. Look for signs of poor panel gaps and badly aligned panels, different shades of paint and cars being sold for much less than they should cost. Ensure the car’s registration document, mileage, MoTs and service records all tally with the DVLA and a car history check
  • Classic Car Restoration (Article)
    - but they are often plagued by wire feed problems. So do your research and do your best to set up the wire properly. The wire feed spring tensioner should be tight enough so that it doesn't unravel while the wire itself should be as straight as possible. From there you'll need to align it so it feeds through
  • How to buy a used camper van (Article)
    places - round the wheel arches, under the valences (if they're steel), round the edges of the boot floor, under the carpets if they will lift, in the bottoms of the doors, round the headlights and along the outer tops of the doors. Check the tyres. Uneven wear may be due to incorrect alignment
  • How to buy a classic car (Article)
    Your complete guide to buying a classic car
  • New Car Alignment Website 22 Jul 2011 (News)
    A new, so far unique website has been launched, offering drivers impartial advice, news and tips about wheel alignment. AlignMyCar.co.uk is also driving home the message of the importance and extra benefits that wheel alignment can offer
  • Tyre alignment could be just as important as treads 15 Jan 2010 (News)
    organisation has called attention to the importance of making sure they are properly aligned. Chairman Stuart Jackson explained that if they are not straight, it could be easier to run into potholes as the vehicle becomes more difficult to navigate. He stated: "If a car's wheels
  • Mitsubishi Service Plan 'a success' 20 Dec 2007 (News)
    . "Our dealers know, and are part of, their community. When local connections, and a passion for their business are aligned with excellent products like MSP, we believe the customer reaps the rewards," remarked the official. The firm has revealed the prices of its Lancer range, which
  • New independent tyre review site launched 19 Jan 2010 (News)
    safety organisation that has recently been active in urging drivers everywhere not to neglect these four vital parts. It noted that in the winter, issues of sufficiently deep tread, adequate pressure and proper alignment were especially important. Are you buying or selling? Click here
  • Geneva Motor Show 2017: Renault Captur gets midlife update 8 Mar 2017 (News)
    from £14,500 when the facelifted Captur is launched in the summer. The Renault Captur doesn't get any radical changes, although there is a new front grille, splashes of chrome and LED daytime running lights. Renault has added front and rear skid plates too, which aligns
  • Kia's 2013 hot hatch gets a sneak preview 27 Nov 2012 (News)
    the stylist's sketch, the 'the first glimpse of the Kia Pro_Cee’d GT reveals a hot hatch perfectly aligned with Kia’s sportiness and “fun to drive” positioning.' We'll reserve judgement on that, but the arrival of Kia's first genuine hot hatchback is an important event, and should add
  • Drivers 'should check cars are running smoothly' 11 Feb 2009 (News)
    owners replace worn windscreen wipers, check the alignment of headlamps and ensure anti-freeze is no more than two years old. In addition to carrying out DIY work, the organisation advised it might be a good idea to get a professional to take a look, by taking cars for seasonal services
  • Skoda launches limited edition Octavia 22 Jan 2009 (News)
    Motorists planning on buying a car in the coming weeks may want to pay a visit to their local Skoda dealership. The manufacturer has announced the launch of a limited edition Octavia vRS. Based on the re-aligned
  • Aries drivers 'are most reckless' 3 Jun 2008 (News)
    are sceptical about star signs but it's interesting the number of at fault car crashes align with classic zodiac traits and also closely replicates last year's survey." He suggested that these results suggest that driving ability could be ordained by the stars. Only Kent recently reported
 

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