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Ned



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Wheel alignment

Please can any one tell how much the stealers are charging for a 4 wheel alignment on my12 Rrs ab.
Been quoted £300 yes 300 is that right or are they having my trousers down ?? Seem a little ott to me what do you guys think.

Post #493348 Tue Apr 12 2016 2:38pm
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Lost for Words



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At most, it should be about half that, or less, depending on what needs doing. Many (most?) dealers don't have alignment equipment but will instead drive it to the local Kwik Fit, get them to do it, and charge you double the amount...

I suggest you find your local Hunter-equipped alignment centre here instead: http://www.alignmycar.co.uk/ Thumbs Up Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
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Post #493349 Tue Apr 12 2016 2:46pm
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Ned



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Thanks have now booked into Kwik fit welling £43. With 2 new Goodyear excellents fitted
Cheers👍

Post #493352 Tue Apr 12 2016 3:12pm
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Tyrefitter



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I wouldn't let kwik fit touch a car for alignment,,as LFW says,look for a local that uses the Hunter alingment system.With the RRS it's not just a case of couple the heads onto the wheel & away you go,,it needs setting up right.

Andy. Andy.
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Ned



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They tell me that they have hunter haweye , don't know weather they know how to use it knowing my luck I'll get a window licker .

Post #493370 Tue Apr 12 2016 7:08pm
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Russben



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My local tyre fitting garage couldn't seem to get the settings right and they have an expensive 4-wheel laser alignment machine. I went through 2 sets of rear tyres (bald on outside or inside edge) in 3 years.

Finally took it to Dealers (who took it to somewhere else) and it's right now. It drives so much better and the tyres are wearing evenly after 8 months & 8k miles.

It cost me around £100 IIRC, but well worth it.

Others on here have reported problems with tyre fitting garages setting the car wrongly, one even setteing the car whilst in access mode, thinking it was a service setting!! I'm in the shed, I'll be back in the real world in a minute.

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stagfinder



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Tyrefitter wrote:
I wouldn't let kwik fit touch a car for alignment,,as LFW says,look for a local that uses the Hunter alingment system.With the RRS it's not just a case of couple the heads onto the wheel & away you go,,it needs setting up right.

Andy.


i have a mate who is ex lr fitter and he said you need a body shop to do the job right and it takes about 2 hours also i am an ex fully trained tyre fitter and have used lazer light equipment and rrs are a pig you really do have to know what you are doing we would not touch them at our garage if thats any help but dont use q/fit they are rip off merchants we send two women in to 2 differant depots and they can out with huge lists of thing they needed for cars that where fully road worthy

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Eaters



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Just had my 4 wheel alignment done by a local body repair shop not know for their keen prices. They wanted £90 (incl VAT). The local stealership wanted £150 so I reckon the repair shop was good value. Seems to make sense that a body repair shop would have all the right equipment if their reason for being is to straighten out bent cars. Question Robin
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Post #494152 Fri Apr 22 2016 3:29pm
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Chris80



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Decided to visit TopMarks Tyres this morning in Hooley.

It was a 120 mile round trip, but I'm glad I choose them to do my alignment.

Billy took the time to show me exactly what he was doing, and it was clear they knew what they were talking about.

Top bunch of lads.

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Post #494302 Sat Apr 23 2016 9:07pm
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DrRob



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Did TopMarks put the car into tight geometry mode to do the alignment?
See last para:
http://www.rovertune.co.uk/services/four-wheel-alignment Visitor from fullfatrr.com
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Last edited by DrRob on Sun Apr 24 2016 10:05am. Edited 1 time in total

Post #494311 Sun Apr 24 2016 8:33am
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Chris80



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I did it while sitting waiting as I have my own IID tool.

Didn't ask if they had it.

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Post #494313 Sun Apr 24 2016 9:38am
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Col



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Isn't that just a flashy name for Tight Tolerance Mode, just sound more Technical.

Cheers
Col

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Chris80



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Yeah thinks so Col

Post #494315 Sun Apr 24 2016 9:47am
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DrRob



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Will ask them if I decide to venture up for new tyres... Thumbs Up Visitor from fullfatrr.com
* GONE. 2012 RR Sport HSE SDV6 Orkney Grey. Now being piloted by RRSTDV8
* Current: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Full Fat. Amazing piece of kit.
* Current. 1974 Lightweight 2.25L petrol. Old skool
* GONE. Freelander GS TD4 Manual MY2013. Orkney Grey with privacy, cold and clearview packs, armrests (a must!) and a spoiler.
* GONE. Range Rover Classic '93 200Tdi Factory fit
* 1949 80" in family since 1975

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Eaters



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Zermatt Silver

A further bit of info on my wheel alignment, here is the report they gave me. Looks pretty comprehensive!
[img]http://www.rrsport.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/23135/RRS%20Wheel%20Alignment.pdf[/img] Robin
2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8
Gone:
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MGZTT 190 2.5

Post #494320 Sun Apr 24 2016 10:54am
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