When your car first leaves the showroom and each time you have new tyres fitted after that, the wheel and tyre assembly should be accurately balanced as a matter of course. In theory, this process should last the life of the new tyres and tracking and alignment shouldn’t be necessary. But routine use can cause issues. Wear and tear can cause one or more of the balance weights to loosen or come off entirely. And rough handling, knocking the kerb hard while parking or driving over potholes can all cause misalignment.

That can cause extra strain on certain parts of the tyre, increasing wear and tear, which can lead to less efficient braking and put you and those around you at risk. So what are the signs that you may need a professional to get your car’s wheels back in alignment? If it becomes harder to steer in a straight line (allowing for the very slight pull to the left that’s often caused by road camber) or if you feel vibration through the steering wheel when travelling at some speeds, then it’s time to get your car checked out.

Fast, Efficient and Cost Effective

Book the vehicle in at Archer’s Autos and we’ll check it out. If there is a problem caused by the current tyre tracking and wheel alignment, we’ll rectify it quickly and efficiently. We use laser alignment for the most accurate results, and it costs just £48 including VAT to get the problem sorted. Call for advice or to fix a time to bring your vehicle in today – we can work on all makes and models of car.