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GJH0702



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Main thing as others have said get it checked- i knew mine was wrecked rear wheel was at a funny angle and car was not drivable
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Bill Turner



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Santorini Black

Chuckalicious wrote:
Thanks for that. My local Kwik Fit have the Hawkeye so am getting them checked on Wed next week. Will be interesting to see what it finds.


Hawkeye is good kit, but not so sure about Kwikfit as must admit nearly 20 years ago had new tyres fitted on my company car by them.
Company insisted we use them against the wishes of most of us as they had a shocking reputation then and 150 miles later on the M1 terrible vibration so recovered to nearest Vauxhall dealer, given a loan car to complete journey to site and on collecting car that evening informed that wheel nuts had not bee torqued up correctly.
Put me off ever using them again as we were going right on the limit and if we had ignored the vibration and wheel had parted company we could have not been here now
They may be better now but still hear storys and would rather go to an idipendant if you have one in your area with a Hawkeye.

Try this link http://www.alignmycar.co.uk/location/?post...7&y=18

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I agree with Bill - the words "bargepole" and "not touch with" come to mind.

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surfingmonkey



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Santorini Black

Very common in the snow. I also slipped up last week, damaging the n/s wheel. Noticed on the motorway that the tracking was out as the steering wheel wasn't straight. Sorted by kiwk fit the next day.

I use a local independent LR specialist for servicing and repairs but MOT and simple things like tracking, Kwik Fit are great for. MOT is always dirt cheap and they've always passed it, never trying to sell me anything. Also had a free brake check done there.

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Chuckalicious



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Understood about KF. The check is free - so I will see what they say. Will update this when it has been checked.

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Chuckalicious



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Ok, had the car checked and although the bumped wheel was fine, front and back on the passenger side both had a couple of readings in the red. All corrected for £65 (£44 for front and £21 for back). Better that than new tyres later on.

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gravon 42



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United Kingdom 2013 LR2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Santorini Black

Bill Turner wrote:
To be on the safe side get it checked by the local agent of these people.

http://www.hunter.com/alignment/index.cfm

I suffered from terrific road noise from My Grabber AT tyres and it turned out that my tracking was miles out of alignment and I have not hit anything.

Also heard rumours of new cars being delivered with tracking out of spec.

Anyway £80.00 should give you piece of mind and possibly extend your tyre life.

Bill


How much!!!! It was 7/6d. last time I had mine done! Big Cry
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Bill Turner



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You must be older than me. Laughing Laughing

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Licenced MSA Radio Operator for 35+ years.
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gravon 42



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72 next week??? (Don't look it, but I certainly feel it!!) Big Cry 2013 Dynamic Santorini black
2011 XS Lago grey
2007 HLS Stornoway grey
sometimes towing an Elldis AVANTE 574.

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Bill Turner



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Many happy returns for next week. Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

I am 72 +3 and a bit.

Bill Life Honorary Member of Wallasey Motor Club.
Licenced MSA Radio Operator for 35+ years.
Rallying is the only sport.

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gravon 42



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United Kingdom 2013 LR2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Santorini Black

Thanks Bill! Thumbs Up You must remember the 'good old days' then? When you thought the tread on
a tyre was white, 100 yards warning for brakes, 3/4 turn of steering wheel before the car turned,
and you did not need to turn the headlights off, just stop the engine! Dads first car was a 1936 Hillman
Minx..........£35 on hire purchase! Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter 2013 Dynamic Santorini black
2011 XS Lago grey
2007 HLS Stornoway grey
sometimes towing an Elldis AVANTE 574.

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