Member Since: 07 May 2009
Location: lightwater
Posts: 1111
4 wheel alignment M3/M25 neighbourhood?
I've got my front near side tyre wearing on the edge and at a greater rate than the others. I had suspension work done earlier this year with a new set of General Grabbers.
I need a specialist within striking distance of Lightwater who could do the honours and possibly carry out wheel alignment properly. Any recommendations?
1st Sep 2013 7:26 pm
johnnychainsaw
Member Since: 24 Nov 2009
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 1222
I've used Micheldever tyres in the past who were very good and efficient
1st Sep 2013 7:36 pm
aljo
Member Since: 20 May 2007
Location: west sussex
Posts: 804
Ive just recently used Broadway Tyres in beaconsfield for 4 wheel alignment (maybe too far ?) Excellent service and ex LR technician who knows his stuff Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where,s the f**king ceiling!!
1st Sep 2013 7:37 pm
blowpipe
Member Since: 07 May 2009
Location: lightwater
Posts: 1111
Went to Micheldever Tyres for the first and last time.
Despite booking a fixed appointment ('allow about an hour for the work, sir') and arriving in good time, the car went in almost 45 mins later as 'appointment' means joining the back of a queue. It was passed through at least four different mechanics, none of whom seemed to be passing on what was required.
I finally got it back almost three hours later, five adjustments to front/rear toe and camber - how long should that take? What a shambles. The only excuse proferred by the last guy was 'Well it takes time to set up, mate'.
I'll go elsewhere next time (not a pop at jonnychainsaw's recommendation as the tyre service side of the house seemed to flow ok for other customers - I had time to watch what else was going on)
5th Sep 2013 6:51 pm
johnnychainsaw
Member Since: 24 Nov 2009
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 1222
Sorry to hear of your experience, either I was lucky or you were unlucky. It was a couple of years ago when I last went there, I have now found a place closer to me with Hunter equipment. Perhaps Micheldever are getting too big and busy to provide a good service. I will bear your comments in mind if I recommend them again
5th Sep 2013 7:54 pm
maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171
Member Since: 23 Jan 2011
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 134
Ambassador are close to you - they did my car following suspension replacement all in for 85.00 using Hunter laser alignment and supply of tea whilst I waited - very professional outfit.
They restore a lot of really nice cars and use the alignment following resto or repairs.
I found them on Alignmycar.co.uk
Ambassador Coachworks
Unit 1 The Old Works
Forsyth Road
WOKING GU21 5SB
01483 747752
http://www.ambassadorcoachworks.co.uk
Email: sales@ambassadorcoachworks.co.ukBonatti Grey with Tundra, Duratracs, DISCO3 sticker, De-badged then rebadged in black, EGRs blanked - still saving for IC and BAS remap...
6th Sep 2013 10:42 am
blowpipe
Member Since: 07 May 2009
Location: lightwater
Posts: 1111
Thanks for that. Micheldever took me for £176 (did include wheel rotation and balancing in addition to the work I listed above), so the Woking outfit have been bookmarked for the future
6th Sep 2013 11:45 am
johnnychainsaw
Member Since: 24 Nov 2009
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 1222
£176 They only charged me £60 for alignment 2 years ago. No wonder youre not happy with them.
6th Sep 2013 3:39 pm
bigcarpchaser
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Camberley
Posts: 2270
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They only charged me £60 for alignment 2 years ago. No wonder youre not happy with them.
