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  Peugeot Expert Used Guide 2007-2016 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Pay close attention to the tyre wear. The Expert is prone to heavy front tyre wear, and it’s exacerbated by poor alignment. Have the alignment checked to reduce tyre wear. The ECU can throw up odd fault codes, it’s worth checking the combined fuelling relay module if it’s doing so, it a relatively inexpensive fix.
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  Used Van Buying Guide: Nissan NV200 2009-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  .  Pricing Plenty of availability, so it’s worth searching for the best equipped example within your budget. As with most commercial vehicles prices are more aligned with mileage than years. It is possible, as an example to buy a higher mileage 100,000+ miles 2012 1.5 SE for the same price as a 2010, 65,000 1.5 SE model. Around £3000 will buy you the earliest, highest mileage examples, though the £5000-£6000 price category provides a huge choice of newer examples, in higher specifications (Bluetooth equipped) in the 30,000-60,000 mileage range.
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  Used Buying Guide: Volkswagen Amarok 2011-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  As an off-road capable machine check underneath for any knocks, dents or scrapes. Also check the tyres for uneven wear caused by poor alignment. If it’s got a tow bar, ask what it’s been towing, and how frequently. It’s a capable tow car, but even so, towing it does add more strain and increase the wear on the drivetrain.
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  Used van buying guide: Peugeot Boxer 2006-2019 16 Jun 2025 (News)
  Listen for any knocks from the suspension pointing to wear, also check the tyres for uneven wear pointing to poor alignment of the suspension. Not as prevalent as the Fiat Ducato and Citroen Relay , the Boxer has all their advantages of loadspace and payload, with the bonus of being a little bit different in the large van marketplace.
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  New Car Alignment Website 22 Jul 2011 (News)
  Pro-Align's advanced systems are used by many vehicle manufacturers, franchised dealer groups, independent workshops, motorsport specialists and vehicle technology consultancies. Pro-Align is the sole partner for the Hunter range of wheel aligners, balancers and tyre changers in the UK.
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  Tyre alignment could be just as important as treads 15 Jan 2010 (News)
  Although recent recommendations have all centered on making sure treads are deep enough to break effectively, the safety 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 are not correctly aligned it may pull to one side or cause vibrations in the steering wheel.
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  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 will hit Mitsubishi dealerships in February at £12,499.
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  New independent tyre review site launched 19 Jan 2010 (News)
  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 to see what Honest John has to say.

  Drivers 'should check cars are running smoothly' 11 Feb 2009 (News)
  The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) suggested 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.
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  Skoda launches limited edition Octavia 22 Jan 2009 (News)
  The manufacturer has announced the launch of a limited edition Octavia vRS. Based on the re-aligned version of the model, the vehicle comes with extra equipment worth £1,900 for an added cost of £750. Skoda claimed this means the car is ideal for motorists looking for value for money.
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  Focus On: Thorobred Cars 20 Apr 2018 (News)
  The cars are always serviced and MoT’d by the garage  and specialise in low mileage . The garage also has the equipment to perform diagnostic work, four-wheel alignment and bodywork- normally things out of reach for a small garage. Having been in business for 43 years, it looks to be staying in the family with  Lloyd's father Clive still very much active and his son jack hopefully taking over in the future.
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  Honda launches new accident management scheme for owners. 8 Mar 2010 (News)
  Sally Smith, Head of Aftersales and Parts Operations, Honda (UK), said: 'We have appointed first class industry partners to operate HARP along with Honda, so the process is much simpler and better aligned with the rest of Honda's products and services.' As part of the HARP scheme, Honda has also introduced a new training programme for all its approved repairers. The Honda Accident Repair Training Programme guarantees that any Honda involved in an accident will be repaired to the company's exacting standards.
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  Car insurance policyholders get post-winter motoring advice 25 Jan 2010 (News)
  Potholes.co.uk recently called attention to the increased risk of damaging a vehicle's alignment or tyres after running over potholes. The organisation noted extreme weather cracks pavements and contributes to more of these road features. Are you buying or selling a car ?
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  1 in 5 motorists only 'occassionally' check tyre tread 17 Jun 2010 (News)
  www.mytyres.co.uk offers the following six point tyre safety check: Check and adjust tyre pressures against the recommendation in the owner's handbook Clean dirt from around valves and fit valve caps all round Ensure that tyres have at least 2.5 or 3mm of tyre tread. Remember the law requires a minimum 1.6mm of tread Have steering alignment checked if the front tyres show signs of excessive or uneven wear Have front wheels and tyres balanced if there are signs of vibration, wheel wobble or patchy tyre wear To check the tread depth of your tyres you only need a tread depth gauge.
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  A Grand Monday: Tempting Mazda Eunos for £1295 30 Mar 2015 (News)
  According to the seller, it’s had new discs and pads all round plus all four wheels aligned, as well as a set of new tyres. One thing to be aware of, though – this is a Catagory D write off. That means that the car has accident damage and the insurance company deemed it uneconomical to repair.
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  Dodgy Engine Warning From Ford 4 Apr 2001 (News)
  One of the engines contained partially damaged parts, and all three had parts that were mismatched or incorrectly aligned, some by up to 1.5mm. On all engines the pistons and camshafts used would not result in the correct emissions level, which would lead to MoT test failure and cost the motorist more money to rectify.
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  Further Confirmation Credit Crunch Crippling Car Values 6 Aug 2008 (News)
  “More positively, if the amount of new and used car business continues to ease back, so too will the number of part-exchanges entering the market. It may be that these smaller numbers will be better aligned to the lower trade demand, with the consequence that price falls will be less severe. That will only be possible once the current oversupply in the trade is at more manageable levels, but there is no immediate prospect of this happening.
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  A Grand Monday: MGF 13 Oct 2014 (News)
  The Hydragas suspension was serviced last year with the fluid replaced and the ride height raised to correct level. At the same time, a four-wheel alignment was done and the tracking set. Plus the car still has both its keys and central-locking remotes. The all-important roof is (overall) in good condition and every year has been treated with a water repellent.
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  PARAGON COMPLETES CAMDEN DEAL 4 Mar 2009 (News)
  He adds: "Paragon's strategy to date has been to listen to the customer and put them firmly at the centre of all we do whilst maintaining a robust operating model. We believe that this approach is relevant in this situation and will enable us to continue to align closely with our customers to ensure that we are delivering value in this cost competitive, demanding environment. Business sustainability is vital in the current climate and this acquisition adds further confidence to Paragon's future and as a result, the stability we can offer our customers.
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  Focus On: PMW 18 Jun 2019 (News)
  It started in 2000 as a ‘one man does all’ operation, repairing cars, taking bookings and even answering the telephone, but gradually expanded to take on more staff. He now has a nine bay workshop with a dedicated MoT testing bay and a four-wheel alignment bay over 6500 sq/ft. Before setting up on his own, Peter worked at Bates BMW Maldon and Mercedes-Benz Chelmsford for eight years. He still works on the tools everyday. Daniel, the service manager at PMW says “Owners take their cars to PMW because they trust them to do the best job and the confidence that their mechanics give customers leaves them feeling more than satisfied with entrusting PMW to service, repair or MoT their car.”  The PMW team with their garage mascot (Maisie the dog) Over the years PMW has had a wide variety of cars come in and out of the garage, but one car that stood out was the BMW E30 M3.