Wheel Alignment for your Ford

Your wheels can lose balance over time, and if you experience vibration of the steering wheel when driving or uneven tyre wear, then it's essential that you have your tyres checked for balancing.

What is Wheel Alignment and why is it necessary?

Wheel alignment, or tracking as it is otherwise known, is a specific check to see that your vehicle’s wheels are set to the optimum position. These specifications are set by manufacturers and are fundamental to your vehicle running efficiently and effectively. If your wheel alignment is incorrect, it can impact many other component parts of your vehicle, with the most common being quicker tyre wear. It can also affect the handling and safety of your vehicle, so is an important check to be made.

Potholes and impact with a kerb are two of the most common causes of changes to wheel alignment, so with regular checks of your vehicle’s wheel alignment, you could prolong the life of your tyres along with improving the steering controls.

At Group 1 Ford Basingstoke, we have the latest technology and diagnostic equipment which allows us to make sure that our customers really are getting the best from their vehicle. The Hunter 4 wheel alignment technology is renowned for its accuracy and uses a series of high-definition imaging sensors. The sensors measure 14 primary alignment angles on your vehicle, including camber, caster, thrust line, toe in and toe out. The position and orientation of your car wheels are then measured against the manufacturer guidelines so that any adjustments can be made where necessary.

To get your wheel alignment checked, get in touch with our service team today. It is really quick and it will give you total peace of mind that your car is running efficiently and effectively. Give our Group 1 Ford Basingstoke dealership a call, enquire online or via our chat service.