What is wheel alignment and why is it necessary?

Maintaining proper wheel alignment is crucial not just for the performance and safety of your vehicle but also for the longevity of your tyres.

Unfortunately, our roads are currently plagued with potholes, and the uneven surface can play havoc with your wheel tracking, causing your tyres to become misaligned. Incorrect alignment could lead to uneven tyre wear, compromised handling and reduced fuel efficiency.

The benefits of correct wheel alignment include:

Improved driving experience
A car with correctly aligned tyres provides a smooth and comfortable drive and provides improved vehicle handling and steering – so driving in a straight line is easier, as is turning corners.
Enhanced tyre life
Properly aligned wheels distribute pressure evenly, helping to lower the rate of wear and tear on your tyres. Tyres will have an even rate of wear and tear around the whole wheel, while signs such as wear specifically on the inside or outside of the wheel indicates misalignment.
Better fuel economy
When wheels are not aligned, your vehicle has to work harder which means higher fuel consumption due to over-steering to compensate for any misalignment.
Increased safety
Ensuring proper wheel alignment will help to prevent potential accidents, reducing the loss of control and handling.

Hunter 4 Wheel Alignment now available at Quest Motor Group

As an approved Bosch Car Service centre, we offer our customers the highest level of service and expertise in all areas of car servicing. Now, we’re delighted to be able to offer 4 wheel alignment from Hunter – laser precision tracking at our dealership in Braintree, Essex.

Why choose Quest?

Whilst most service centres will manually check your alignment we have a secret weapon - the Hunter 4 wheel alignment system, a tool that helps our expertly-trained mechanics make sure your car is driving straight and true.

It works by measuring the angle and direction of your wheels, making sure they are aligned correctly with each other and with your car's frame. During the initial check, the Hunter wheel alignment system will use lasers to precisely measure the position of your wheels and compare them to the ideal position. If the wheels are misaligned, the system will advise the mechanic how to adjust them so they are back in perfect alignment.

How much is wheel alignment and how long does it take?

A wheel alignment check only takes between 10 – 15 minutes and is free of charge. If any adjustments are required, we’ll be glad to offer a no obligation quote to get them back in perfect alignment.

Our wheel alignment service is suitable for cars, vans and motorhomes. Please call our service team to confirm if your vehicle is able to be checked.

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Reg Office: 287 Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2QN

Reg. Company Number: 05020857

VAT Reg. No. GB450574594

Quest Motor Group Limited is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No 497010). Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Quest Motor Group Limited to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders and to act as an agent on behalf of the insurer for insurance distribution activities only. We can introduce you to a selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. An introduction to a lender does not amount to independent financial advice and we act as their agent for this introduction. Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next best offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure the best deal you are eligible for from our panel of lenders. Lenders may pay a fixed commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over. Guarantees may be required.

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What is wheel alignment and why is it necessary?

The benefits of correct wheel alignment include:

Hunter 4 Wheel Alignment now available at Quest Motor Group

Why choose Quest?

How much is wheel alignment and how long does it take?