Wheel Alignment In Coolham, Near Horsham
Precision wheel alignment carried out offsite using professional equipment for accurate, unbiased results.
Why Alignment Matters
Misaligned wheels cause uneven tyre wear, poor handling and increased fuel consumption. If your car pulls to one side or your tyres are wearing unevenly, it's likely your alignment is out.
Like our MOT testing, we send your vehicle to an independent centre with professional alignment equipment. This ensures accurate readings and results you can trust. We handle the whole process. Just drop your car at our Coolham garage.
What's Included
Signs Your Alignment Is Out
Wheel alignment sets the angles your wheels sit at, so that they roll straight and meet the road evenly. Those angles can be knocked out by a pothole, a kerb or worn steering and suspension parts, and the change is often too small to notice at first. Signs to look out for include:
- The car drifts or pulls to one side on a straight, level road
- The steering wheel sits off-centre when you are driving straight ahead
- The front tyres are wearing faster on the inner or outer edge
- The steering feels different, or does not return to centre the way it used to
- You have hit a pothole or kerb, or had steering or suspension parts replaced
Some of these signs have other causes too. A car can drift slightly on a cambered road, and uneven tyre wear can come from incorrect tyre pressures or worn suspension, so it is worth ruling those out as well.
If you are looking for a garage in Horsham, we're a short drive away in Coolham. You can book wheel alignment online, and we'll take care of the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common signs include the car pulling to one side, uneven tyre wear, or a steering wheel that sits off-centre when driving straight. If you've hit a pothole or kerb recently, it's worth getting checked.
Like our MOT testing, we use an independent centre with professional alignment equipment. This ensures precise, accurate readings from properly calibrated equipment. We handle the transport - just drop your car at our Coolham garage.
We recommend checking alignment annually or after any suspension work, pothole impact or kerb strike. Regular checks help prevent premature tyre wear and keep your car handling safely.
Yes, you'll receive a printout showing the before and after alignment readings so you can see exactly what was adjusted and that everything is within specification.
Significantly. Misaligned wheels cause uneven tyre wear, which can reduce tyre life by thousands of miles. Correct alignment ensures your tyres wear evenly and last as long as they should.
The two terms are often used to mean the same thing. Strictly, tracking refers to the toe setting, which is whether the wheels point straight ahead or slightly in or out when viewed from above. Wheel alignment is the broader term and can also cover camber and caster, the angles of the wheel and the steering axis when viewed from the front and the side.