Wheel Alignment
A car that pulls to one side, feels slightly off-centre through the steering wheel, or has started wearing tyres unevenly is often telling you the wheel alignment needs attention.
At Audi VW Centre, we check and correct wheel alignment on Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, and Skoda vehicles using Hunter 3D alignment equipment for accurate, dealer-level results.
Wheel alignment refers to the angles at which your wheels sit in relation to each other and the road, covering measurements such as camber, toe, and caster. When these angles fall outside the manufacturer’s specification, even by a small margin, it affects how the car handles and how evenly the tyres wear.
Alignment doesn’t stay fixed forever. Hitting a pothole, kerbing a wheel, or general wear in the steering and suspension components over time can all knock it out of specification. Fitting new tyres or suspension parts is also a common trigger, which is why alignment is often checked alongside other work rather than treated as a separate job.
Beyond how the car feels to drive, poor alignment causes tyres to wear unevenly and can shorten their lifespan considerably. It also places extra strain on suspension components and can affect fuel efficiency, so getting it corrected early tends to save money in the long run rather than costing more.
As specialists in Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, and Skoda vehicles, we work to the precise specification for your particular model rather than a generic setting. Combined with our alignment equipment on site, this means the job is done accurately in one visit, without needing to send the car elsewhere.
Common signs include the car pulling to one side, the steering wheel sitting off centre, or tyres wearing unevenly across the tread. If you notice any of these, it’s worth having the alignment checked.
No, they are different. Alignment adjusts the angles of the wheels in relation to the road, while balancing corrects weight distribution around the wheel and tyre to prevent vibration.
This depends on your vehicle and whether any adjustment is needed beyond the initial check. Get in touch with our team, and we can give you an accurate price for your car.
There’s no fixed interval that suits every driver, but it’s worth checking after hitting a significant pothole or kerb, when fitting new tyres, or if you notice any of the common warning signs listed above.
As a member of the IMI and part of the 1Tec Auto Hub network, Audi VW Centre adheres to recognised industry standards and stays up to date with the latest manufacturer training and technical developments.
To find out more about Wheel Alignment in Bromham, Chippenham, contact us online, or call us directly on 01380 850300.
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| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
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