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Old 02-08-2009, 03:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
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European Union Please Help!!!what Should I Do Cant Get The Steering Wheel Straight

well Ive had four new tyres put on my car and the alignment done and the car is worse than it was before they don't seem to be able to get my alignment right Ive had it done 4 times and its still the same.my steering wheel is off centre since the first alignment it is moving from left to right after each alignment. it pulls when driving in both directions but more to the right and when braking.now its starting to squeak going a round corners .how can i get it straight should i just have the alignment put to 0 toe or would it damage the car in any way its a 2005 corolla saloon I'm nearly considering selling it over the problem i paid a lot of money for the car idd really like to keep the car...what should i do.....

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Old 02-08-2009, 04:54 PM   #2 (permalink)
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it's pulling when you brake? try bleeding your brakes, maybe your pads are worn out too since it's squeaking.
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Old 02-08-2009, 08:08 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Is all of the suspension stock on the car? Are the wheels stock? If they are, there has to be something worn in the steering or suspension to make it do what it is doing.
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possibly a hanging caliper is applying one brake all the time causing that wheel to drag, that won't be fixed by an alignment. lift each wheel off the ground and make sure the brakes are not stuck.
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Take it to another shop! If this clown can't fix it after 4 tries, they obviously don't know sh!t. Unless there has been alterations or damage to the vehicle, there is no reason for the steering wheel to be off centre. Either way, I'd take it some where else, because no reputable tech would even try an alignment without inspecting the front end first.
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Old 02-13-2009, 01:51 AM   #6 (permalink)
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try ensuring that you have the correct PSI in your tires, sometimes great difference between two sides cause steering imbalance
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