4 wheel alignment.HOW?Who? Where in Cardiff?

[denispearl]

Hello. Need to allign my wheels but I have no idea what to do.
Could anybody advice what to do with alligning?
- Which service has to be done exactly?
- Which is the best garage/dealer/Quick Fit
- Which equipment - laser???
- How much???
- Where in Cardiff?

In other words please help me to allign wheels in best and cheapest way, in Cardiff!!!!
Thank you

 

[vroomtshh]

Why are you aligning your wheels, and what car?

 

[denispearl]

Why are you aligning your wheels, and what car?

seat ibiza 1.9e tdi.

It pulls on right when im braking or drivng.

Ive made a small reasearch , so apparently it worth to have 4 wheells allignment done, compare to 2 wheels alignment

 

[pete34a]

ATS Euromaster on Hadfield rd did mine last year. They came recommended and did a good job - lazer alignment of all four wheels, plus adjustment.

The cost was £35 IIRC

 

[denispearl]

ATS Euromaster on Hadfield rd did mine last year. They came recommended and did a good job - lazer alignment of all four wheels, plus adjustment.

The cost was £35 IIRC

Thanks. Was it full four wheel alignment on Hunter?? Or just laser adjustment???

 

[vroomtshh]

Thanks. Was it full four wheel alignment on Hunter?? Or just laser adjustment???

4 wheel alignment is a very misused term.
The laser alignment at most garages will be perfect for your needs.
They align your front wheels to your rear wheels and the car should travel straight

Proper 4 wheel alignment involves working on the rear wheels also and this is very rarely done. I would suggest you pay no more than £40 for what you need

 

[denispearl]

4 wheel alignment is a very misused term.
The laser alignment at most garages will be perfect for your needs.
They align your front wheels to your rear wheels and the car should travel straight

Proper 4 wheel alignment involves working on the rear wheels also and this is very rarely done. I would suggest you pay no more than £40 for what you need

So where could it be done. and what should I ask them??? im just confused

 

[zoheb]

is the laser alignment and tracking the same thing?

 

[denispearl]

Hey. I want this: http://www.mototec.co.uk/steering.htm

 

[Pabs]

There is very little that is actually adjustable on the mk4 ibiza - I think only front toe is adjustable.
To adjust other settings, you'll need aftermarket components that allow for this.

 

[denispearl]

There is very little that is actually adjustable on the mk4 ibiza - I think only front toe is adjustable.
To adjust other settings, you'll need aftermarket components that allow for this.

Expencive?

 

[zenyck100]

know the guys at mototec very well. have had the 4 wheel alignment done on my past motors.

recommend them highly

 

[denispearl]

know the guys at mototec very well. have had the 4 wheel alignment done on my past motors.

recommend them highly

How much????
Would they deal with my ibiza with same level of success?

 

[zenyck100]

cant remember to be honest. im sure there was a standard set fee and then dependent on how many adjustments made.

give them a call 01495 224587 i believe.

 

[RUM4MO]

There is very little that is actually adjustable on the mk4 ibiza - I think only front toe is adjustable.
To adjust other settings, you'll need aftermarket components that allow for this.

That is simply not true, the front cross member can be moved across to equalise the camber and help centralise the front to the fixed rear. The caster is also adjustable by moving the mounting blocks around within what the hole clearances will allow. Also there is a small ammount of corrective movement possible by loosening the lower swivel mounting bolts. All of this correcting and not just checking will normally cost about £100+ as that will include an allowance for moving bits about to improve the alignment.

To the OP, one thing to consider before going down this route - change to Cupra TCA rear bushes then get it set up properly. Mostly the reason to resort to getting re-alignment done is either because of TCA rear bushes being changed or down to uneven front wheel (mostly) wear - that is where normal ride height has been roughly retained.

 

[denispearl]

That is simply not true, the front cross member can be moved across to equalise the camber and help centralise the front to the fixed rear. The caster is also adjustable by moving the mounting blocks around within what the hole clearances will allow. Also there is a small ammount of corrective movement possible by loosening the lower swivel mounting bolts. All of this correcting and not just checking will normally cost about £100+ as that will include an allowance for moving bits about to improve the alignment.

To the OP, one thing to consider before going down this route - change to Cupra TCA rear bushes then get it set up properly. Mostly the reason to resort to getting re-alignment done is either because of TCA rear bushes being changed or down to uneven front wheel (mostly) wear - that is where normal ride height has been roughly retained.

But if ill keep my old bushes, would it be alright then?

 

[RUM4MO]

The only thing is with keeping the old bushes, if they are original ones and/or original type, then they are known to comprimise the car's ability to "hold" its wheel alignment to where it should be, so you would end up maybe or probably wasting good money. Repalcing these bushes for the Cupra ones at a VAG indie would not cost much and allow the wheels to retain their positions, then get the alignment done soon after that.

 

[denispearl]

The only thing is with keeping the old bushes, if they are original ones and/or original type, then they are known to comprimise the car's ability to "hold" its wheel alignment to where it should be, so you would end up maybe or probably wasting good money. Repalcing these bushes for the Cupra ones at a VAG indie would not cost much and allow the wheels to retain their positions, then get the alignment done soon after that.

So where can I get these bushes from? Would I need to buy it for rear or front aswell?

 

[RUM4MO]

Your local Seat dealer is the place to get them - it is only really the (front) TCA rear bush which is actually located in consoles that you need - but only buy the Ibiza Cupra version - so its part number will start with 6LL - instead of 6Q0 - use search to find out the rest of the part number as it must be mentioned in this forum. I've found it for you 6LL 407 183 you will need two of them one for each side.

 

[denispearl]

Your local Seat dealer is the place to get them - it is only really the (front) TCA rear bush which is actually located in consoles that you need - but only buy the Ibiza Cupra version - so its part number will start with 6LL - instead of 6Q0 - use search to find out the rest of the part number as it must be mentioned in this forum.

How much r they to get and to replace???
Thanks

is it part 6LL 407 183?
Ive found an option for about 13 pounds, but how much is the labor??