Can't keep alignment
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It seems to me that my 04HCH needs alignment much more often than any car I've owned. By the time I get 15-20k or so it is really pulling to the right. I bought this car at 14k, had the alignment done at 30k, and now it's pulling significantly again at 43k.
Anyone else had this problem?
Anyone else had this problem?
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About the time it changes lanes on its own when I let go of the wheel.
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the people that serviced the car should be able to tell you the before and after alignment numbers, you can use these to determine how far out of spec the alignment actually is.
this is assuming that a reputable and honest service place is doing the work.
this is assuming that a reputable and honest service place is doing the work.
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Next time you go for an alignment make sure they have a sheet that shows the before and after. This way you can pinpoint exactly where the problem is.
Also, check the wear of your tires? Anything unusual could help diagnose the problem as well.
Also, check the wear of your tires? Anything unusual could help diagnose the problem as well.
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Not according to carfax.
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It seems to me that my 04HCH needs alignment much more often than any car I've owned. By the time I get 15-20k or so it is really pulling to the right. I bought this car at 14k, had the alignment done at 30k, and now it's pulling significantly again at 43k.
Anyone else had this problem?
Anyone else had this problem?
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Well, I'm due for tires sometime in the next 10k or so. I've been rotating them regularly, but when I replace them perhaps I'll notice a difference for alignment issues.
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I've had mine aligned 3 times - about every 15K it seems. Seems unusual - more than other cars I've owned. I really can't explain why or by how much. I pretty much just have it done. Once a year isn't too painfull a pill to swallow.