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3D, 4 Wheel Laser Alignment
Whatlington, Battle, East Sussex (Near Hastings)
3D Wheel Alignment
For the entire history of motor vehicles it has been paramount that the wheels are aligned correctly, e.g. they point the right way!
Over time, the suspension setup of vehicles has rapidly increased in complexity. Modern steering and suspension setups are designed for comfort, performance and handling. Due the nature of said setups, it is incredibly easy for their geometry to become out of alignment.
Each vehicle manufacture will have a set of measured tolerances for the steering and suspension that components must be within. Over the course of driving your vehicle these components will move and come out of alignment causing the vehicle to drift, wear tyres, drive uncomfortably or loose some of it’s handling ability.
We have the tools and experience to carry out a complete 4 wheel alignment providing a before and after printout.
The 3D Wheel Alignment System
We are currently equipped with the latest 3D four wheel alignment system, using state of the art 6 camera setup the geometry of the car is scanned to incredible detail allowing the technicians to bring any adjustable items as close to factory tolerances as possible.
Not all cars can be fully adjusted but the setup is able to show the geometry, if this geometry is out and not adjustable it can often be an early sign of a component fail or damage.
3D 4 Wheel Alignment £96.00 inc front adjustments
2 Wheel (Front) Alignment £48.00 inc adjustments
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How often should I get my vehicle checked for wheel alignment? The accepted industry standard is to get your wheel alignment checked every 10-15,000 miles or as part of your annual service. However there are some exceptions to this, for example if you knowingly hit a kerb, pothole or obstruction, you are in a collision or you have new tyres fitted.
Q. Are there any symptoms to look out for? Whilst wheel alignment can be out without initially noticing, there are some signs you may notice. For many the first sign of an issue is the steering wheel not sitting straight or the car pulls to either the left or right when holding the steering straight. You may also notice that the wear on the tyres isn’t equal, for example the inside edge of the tyre may be wearing quicker than the outer edge (or vice versa).
Q. Do I get any printout or information for my records? For each 4 wheel alignment check we carry out on our 3D wheel alignment machine we print out a graphical information sheet showing the before and after results of your alignment.
The printout uses clear, easy to read graphics which show the various points of alignment checks with their before and after. The wheel alignment printouts use a clear red, amber, green setup to help visually see the improvement.
Q. What is the difference between 2 wheel and 4 wheel alignment? 2 Wheel alignment otherwise known as front wheel alignment only checks the front wheels of a car. With 4 wheel alignment the entire car is checked to ensure the correct alignment across all 4 road wheels.
As a rule of thumb, any 4 wheel drive, cars with independent suspension on each wheel or those with adjustable rear suspension should be checked on 4 wheel alignment machines. In some circumstances other cars are checked on 4 wheel machines despite not being adjustable, for example after accident damage repair.
Q. What equipment do you use? For all of our 4 wheel alignment we use the latest wheel alignment machines. Our current machine is a 3D wheel alignment system that uses 6 procession cameras to view the geometry with incredible accuracy.
Q. What is measured on a wheel alignment check? Wheel alignment machines are not the same, with the 3D 6 camera systems we use the entire alignment geometry is checked. When booking a wheel alignment it is always advised to ask how many points are measured to ensure a full wheel alignment is done.
Our 3D machine will check Camber, Caster, Toe, Thrust Angle, Steer Ahead and more. You will receive a full printout detailing all checked points including before and after graphics.
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Customer WiFi
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Waiting Area
Toilet
Looking for a friendly mechanic, car service centre or MOT station in Hastings, East Sussex? For a no obligation quote or to book your car give us a call on 01424 870 307
Address
Whatlington Garage Woodmans Green Road Whatlington East Sussex, TN33 0NL
Whatlington Garage have looked after my car for several years. I have always been very happy with their service and there have been a few instances when they went above and beyond to assist me when I had a problem with the car The staff are always helpful and friendly.I would not take my car to any other garage.
After finding this garage I stopped servicing my car in dealership.Another great service received today, very good price, fast, accommodating and professional. Will be definitely returning.
Been using Whatlington Garage for almost 10 years. Ben and his staff have always been professional and trustworthy. Happy to help and give advice. Definitely going above and beyond the standard level of service of other garages locally. Work carried out has always been top notch too. 10/10
"Ben, Katie and the rest of the hardworking, dedicated and wonderfully honest staff that make this place what it is, is a very rare commodity these days. I can’t find words to praise them highly enough. I don’t want to be writing all this anyway; if they get way more popular than they already are, I’ll have to wait longer to get seen, so actually yeah I think you should definitely go somewhere else!"
I came across this garage while searching for one that would offer specialized care to my twenty old Lexus, rather than going to a main dealer. After reading other people's thoughts I sent an email to enquire and received an answer which offered a clear and budget-conscious quote. My car was repaired and serviced with the care I wished for and always with the 'best' advice. I was pleased to drive away knowing that the work delivered was reflected in the quality and within budget. Anyone searching for a trustworthy garage I would fully recommend Whatlington;
These guys are awesome. When our clutch completely went on our journey on a Sunday, I was crazy anxious about finding a garage we could trust.Whatlington Garage were courteous, honest and lovely people to deal with. They managed to fit us into their busy week, and helped us get home before the following weekend.It was a fairly large cost because it was a big problem, but they quoted me and then broke the quote down for me explaining what needed doing and why. They kept the cost fair, and the turnaround time was fantastic.They also provided advice on my gearbox, and provided some advice after I drove home. (Just had my gearbox fixed at a garage closer to home - thank you for flagging it!)I'm only sorry we don't live closer to these guys as this garage would be a gem to have as a local!
The team at Whatlington Garage are one of very few that I can trust to work on mine and my families cars. They are friendly, knowledgeable and do a great job for a fair and reasonable price. Be mindful that because they are that good, they are always busy, so it’s best to book in advance.
Whatlington Garage is on the A21. Although it’s quite small it’s always busy and if you use them you will understand why. They are excellent at what they do, seem to offer unbiased honest advice and charge a reasonable price for an excellent service.
Superb company to deal with. They expertly look after all our cars. Very thorough but also really good value, and they have often charged us less than they should have charged. I'd never want to go anywhere else.