Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment in Hamilton

Four-wheel Hunter HawkEye alignment for cars, vans, utes, campers and the longer, heavier vehicles a standard rack will not take. The cheapest way to make a set of tyres last.

Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment in Hamilton

Four-wheel Hunter HawkEye alignment for cars, vans, utes, campers and the longer, heavier vehicles a standard rack will not take. The cheapest way to make a set of tyres last.

Do you need one?

Six signs your alignment is out

Most people drive on a bad alignment for months without realising, and pay for it in tyres. If any of these sound familiar, it is worth twenty minutes on the rack.

The car pulls to one side

You have to hold the wheel against a steady drift on a flat, straight road.

The steering wheel sits crooked

You are driving straight but the badge in the middle is off-centre.

Uneven tread wear

The inside or outside edge is scrubbing away much faster than the rest.

You just fitted new tyres

Fitting a new set onto an old alignment is the fastest way to waste them.

You hit a kerb or a pothole

One decent hit is enough to knock the geometry out of spec.

It has been 10,000 km

That is the interval we recommend, or whenever you replace your tyres.

Do you need one?

Six signs your alignment is out

Most people drive on a bad alignment for months without realising, and pay for it in tyres. If any of these sound familiar, it is worth twenty minutes on the rack.

The car pulls to one side

You have to hold the wheel against a steady drift on a flat, straight road.

The steering wheel sits crooked

You are driving straight but the badge in the middle is off-centre.

Uneven tread wear

The inside or outside edge is scrubbing away much faster than the rest.

You just fitted new tyres

Fitting a new set onto an old alignment is the fastest way to waste them.

You hit a kerb or a pothole

One decent hit is enough to knock the geometry out of spec.

It has been 10,000 km

That is the interval we recommend, or whenever you replace your tyres.

What you get

A proper four-wheel alignment, not a quick toe adjustment

We measure all four wheels against the manufacturer's specification, adjust what can be adjusted, and show you the readings before and after. If something is worn rather than out of adjustment, we tell you that instead of charging you for an alignment that will not hold.

Camber, caster and toe measured on all four wheels
Adjusted to the manufacturer's spec for your vehicle
Printed before-and-after readings you can keep
Steering wheel centred as part of the job
Honest call if worn components need doing first

What you get

A proper four-wheel alignment, not a quick toe adjustment

We measure all four wheels against the manufacturer's specification, adjust what can be adjusted, and show you the readings before and after. If something is worn rather than out of adjustment, we tell you that instead of charging you for an alignment that will not hold.

Camber, caster and toe measured on all four wheels
Adjusted to the manufacturer's spec for your vehicle
Printed before-and-after readings you can keep
Steering wheel centred as part of the job
Honest call if worn components need doing first

What we can take

Including the vehicles other shops turn away

Our rack handles longer wheelbases and heavier vehicles, which is why campers, motorhomes and long-wheelbase vans end up here after being told no somewhere else.

Cars & SUVs

Vans & Utes

Trailers

Trucks & Fleet

Tractors

Forklifts

Not sure if we can fit yours? Call Us

What we can take

Including the vehicles other shops turn away

Our rack handles longer wheelbases and heavier vehicles, which is why campers, motorhomes and long-wheelbase vans end up here after being told no somewhere else.

Cars & SUVs

Vans & Utes

Trailers

Trucks & Fleet

Tractors

Forklifts

Not sure if we can fit yours? Call Us

Alignment questions

The things people ask

How often should I get a wheel alignment?

We recommend getting a wheel alignment every 10,000 km or after replacing your tyres.

How long does a wheel alignment take?

Allow around 45 minutes to an hour for a standard four-wheel alignment. Longer if we find worn components that need discussing before we go ahead.

Do I need an alignment with new tyres?

We strongly recommend it. Fitting a fresh set onto an alignment that is out is the fastest way to wear them unevenly, and you will not see the damage until it is done.

Can you align my camper or motorhome?

Yes. Our rack takes longer and heavier vehicles that a standard passenger rack will not, which is why a lot of camper and long-wheelbase van work comes to us.

What if something is worn rather than out of adjustment?

We will tell you. There is no point charging for an alignment that will not hold because a bush or a tie rod end is shot. We show you the readings and explain what needs doing first.

Alignment questions

The things people ask

How often should I get a wheel alignment?

We recommend getting a wheel alignment every 10,000 km or after replacing your tyres.

How long does a wheel alignment take?

Allow around 45 minutes to an hour for a standard four-wheel alignment. Longer if we find worn components that need discussing before we go ahead.

Do I need an alignment with new tyres?

We strongly recommend it. Fitting a fresh set onto an alignment that is out is the fastest way to wear them unevenly, and you will not see the damage until it is done.

Can you align my camper or motorhome?

Yes. Our rack takes longer and heavier vehicles that a standard passenger rack will not, which is why a lot of camper and long-wheelbase van work comes to us.

What if something is worn rather than out of adjustment?

We will tell you. There is no point charging for an alignment that will not hold because a bush or a tie rod end is shot. We show you the readings and explain what needs doing first.