Wheel Alignment

[chiprotege]

I just bought a 2003 Protege Es with 8,000 miles on it. It seems like I need an alignment because the steering wheel is off centered and the car tends to go to the right slightly when I let go of the steering wheel. I took it in to a shop and suppose they took care of it but it does the same thing. Is my car fine or I'm I just being to picky.

 

[blynzoo]

If you have 8K on the car, it is covered by warranty (up through first 12K miles). This is free, take it to the dealer.

B

 

[noriphung]

my dealer said they don't do alignment when i called for this service...

 

[YellowPR5]

Don't forget roads are crowned, so you will pull to the right a little bit anyway, but the steering wheel should be centered/straight.

 

[Sir Nuke]

my dealer said they don't do alignment when i called for this service...

there isn't a dealer in the country that doesn't have an alignment machine.....if the service department is trying to pull this crap on you, I think its time to go directly to the owner of the dealership....and if they honestly don't? well that is one poorly equipted dealer...and I would be looking for another one.

 

[chiprotege]

If you have 8K on the car, it is covered by warranty (up through first 12K miles). This is free, take it to the dealer.

B

Thanks. I took in today and made an appointment. hopefully this will finally take care of my problem.