Wheel Alignment (4-Wheel & Front) | Whatlington Garage | Battle, East Sussex

Drive Straight, Save Tyres, Save Fuel

If your steering pulls to one side, your steering wheel sits off-centre, or your tyres are wearing unevenly, your wheels are likely out of alignment. Correct wheel alignment restores the manufacturer’s geometry so your car tracks straight, handles safely, and your tyres last longer. As a Bosch Car Service Centre and RAC Accredited Repairer with Which? Trusted Trader recognition, Whatlington Garage sets alignment to precise specifications using professional equipment for all makes and models.

What Is Wheel Alignment?

Wheel alignment (sometimes called geometry) adjusts the angles of your wheels — camber, caster, and toe — to match the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications. Over time, kerb strikes, potholes, suspension wear and modified components can push these out of tolerance, causing pull, vibration and accelerated tyre wear.

Signs You Need an Alignment

• Car pulls left or right on a level road
  
  

• Steering wheel off-centre when driving straight
  
  

• Squeal or scrub in tight manoeuvres
  
  

• Tyre edges wearing faster than the centre / feathered tread blocks
  
  

• You’ve hit a pothole/kerb or replaced suspension/steering parts recently
  
  

Left unresolved, misalignment can shorten tyre life, increase rolling resistance (wasting fuel) and affect braking stability.

Common Causes of Misalignment

• Potholes, speed bumps hit too fast, kerb strikes
  
  

• Worn suspension bushes, ball joints or track-rod ends
  
  

• Spring sag or uneven ride height
  
  

• After collision or alloy wheel damage
  
  

• Fitting new suspension, steering or ride-height components
  
  

We always check for underlying mechanical play before aligning — there’s no point setting geometry if a worn joint will knock it straight back out.

Our Wheel Alignment Service

• Initial road test & steering wheel centring check
  
  

• Suspension/steering inspection (play, bushes, joints, ride height)
  
  

• Digital geometry measurement (camber, caster, toe)
  
  

• Precision adjustments to manufacturer tolerances
  
  

• Before/after printout (where equipment supports) and technician explanation
  
  

• Advice on tyre pressures, rotation and follow-up checks
  
  

Backed by our 12-month / 12,000-mile workmanship guarantee and Bosch-level procedures.

When to Book an Alignment

• After hitting a pothole/kerb or replacing suspension/steering parts
  
  

• If you notice uneven tyre wear or the car no longer feels stable
  
  

• Every 12 months or 10,000–12,000 miles as preventative maintenance (alongside rotation/pressure checks)
  
  

Why Choose Whatlington Garage?

• Bosch Car Service Centre procedures & quality parts
  
  

• RAC Accredited Repairer and Which? Trusted Trader standards
  
  

• Dealer-level diagnostics and experienced technicians
  
  

• Honest advice and clear before/after results
  
  

• Local collection & delivery available (ask for availability)
  
  

Areas We Cover

Proudly serving Whatlington, Battle, Hastings, Bexhill, Rye, Tenterden, Cranbrook, Burwash, Ninfield, Fairlight and the wider East Sussex area.

Book Your Wheel Alignment

Get your geometry set right and protect your tyres:

📅 Book online: www.whatlingtongarage.co.uk/bookings
📞 Call us: 01424 870307

Useful Links

• Wheel Alignment – Whatlington Garage
  
  

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• Uneven tyre wear? Book a [Tyre Replacement] with alignment.
  
  

• Poor geometry can increase Brake Pad and Disc wear.
  
  

• We recommend Wheel Alignment Checks as part of your annual service.

Find Us & Get in Touch

Whatlington Garage
Woodmans Oak, Whatlington, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0NA
📞 01424 870307
🌐 www.whatlingtongarage.co.uk