Tracking

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #1
    Had a part worn fitted last Friday, lad asked if I wanted my tracking checked while I'm there so I said sure.
    Haven't really driven since then, and I've noticed the tracking is now way off (it was fine before, but been as he asked I just agreed).
    The car also pulls strong to the left when I let go of the wheel. Am I in the right mind to go back down and give them shit? Or am I fucked because one tyre was changed/I agreed to check the tracking.

    FYI there is nothing on the receipt to say I paid for tracking, and didn't get charged...yet my steering is now fucked.
  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #2
    I'd go down but chances are they'll mug you off.
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 168
    #3
    Have you checked tire presure

    Did they just check the tracking

    Did they make any changes to the tracking
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mickswan View Post
    I'd go down but chances are they'll mug you off.
    That's what I'm afraid of, but having family in trading standards has it's good points.
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by unclewinnet View Post
    Have you checked tire presure

    Did they just check the tracking

    Did they make any changes to the tracking
    Haven't checked the pressure no mate, haven't been driving it too much for me to go and test it. As for the tracking, I have no idea what they did. Just came back out to fetch me saying 'All done'.
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 168
    #5
    How much did you pay extra
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by unclewinnet View Post
    How much did you pay extra
    Only paid for the tyre mate, wasn't charged anything extra.
  7. Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned
    #7
    Happened to me (as in steering going 30 degrees right and car driving sideways) after car went through the MOT and had my steering rack changed. I came back, the garage owner's kid who did it was like "uh you must hav' it a pothul' or summat", so I gave them shit.

    Difference is, I had a receipt + MOT to back me up, plus a counter check from ATS. Unfortunately that wasn't the end of story. They did the tracking again, and the car came back with the steering still off by a margin, and a 30 inch screwdriver scratch on the roof. Subsequently lost 7 regular customers + had a few surprises coming their way.

    I'd rather drive on budgets than go to one of those part worn places, usually full of cowboys.
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 215
    #8
    The lad probaly had a go at the alignment and could not undo one of the track rod ends so left the job half done hence no charge.
    I always check my track rods arn't seized before taking the car for a wheel alignment as some places are full of excuses.
  9. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #9
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Manu View Post
    Happened to me (as in steering going 30 degrees right and car driving sideways) after car went through the MOT and had my steering rack changed. I came back, the garage owner's kid who did it was like "uh you must hav' it a pothul' or summat", so I gave them shit.

    Difference is, I had a receipt + MOT to back me up, plus a counter check from ATS. Unfortunately that wasn't the end of story. They did the tracking again, and the car came back with the steering still off by a margin, and a 30 inch screwdriver scratch on the roof. Subsequently lost 7 regular customers + had a few surprises coming their way.

    I'd rather drive on budgets than go to one of those part worn places, usually full of cowboys.
    Yikes, that's appalling.
    Main concern was from my balljoint failing since God knows when, the inner wheel N/S side was completely bald so I needed a tyre pronto, and I'm ridiculously short on 'dough' atm.
    Debating going down tomorrow with a rather beefy friend, and if they play nice I'll sit inside and watch them do the work.
  10. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2010 Little Mill, South Wales Posts: 7547 Mondeo ST TDCI Saxo VTS
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Manu View Post
    Happened to me (as in steering going 30 degrees right and car driving sideways) after car went through the MOT and had my steering rack changed. I came back, the garage owner's kid who did it was like "uh you must hav' it a pothul' or summat", so I gave them shit.

    Difference is, I had a receipt + MOT to back me up, plus a counter check from ATS. Unfortunately that wasn't the end of story. They did the tracking again, and the car came back with the steering still off by a margin, and a 30 inch screwdriver scratch on the roof. Subsequently lost 7 regular customers + had a few surprises coming their way.

    I'd rather drive on budgets than go to one of those part worn places, usually full of cowboys.
    By surprises you mean you threatened them with something, they expected it and you are talking shit so they were surprised when it never materialised.

    All hail Manu, the only man to have every done everything at least once.
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  11. Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned
    #11
    Brat swings, and misses again. 23 years of driving says I have more experience than you.

    :edit: just read your derv thread, seems like taking a mondeo stereo out is too complicated for you. Hell you can't even figure out your own MPG, so keep your trolling to yourself puh-lease...


    No threats involved, only applying my rights like it said on the MOT sheet. As in don't piss on my back and tell me it's raining. I don't expect to bring a perfectly maintained car that drives nice and straight, only to pay £200 to get it back and it drives sideways, then being told off by some spotty apprentice while the boss is on holiday. Dealt with by the book, VOSA loved the story, and I got my money back.
  12. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2010 Little Mill, South Wales Posts: 7547 Mondeo ST TDCI Saxo VTS
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Manu View Post
    Brat swings, and misses again. 23 years of driving says I have more experience than you.
    Oh look out, Ian Huntley has more experience of life than I do also, does not mean I would take a thing he says for fact. But hey, as long as you say it happened ... it happened.
  13. Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned
    #13
    Yeah mate, bring your car over and I'll get your stereo out for you.
  14. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2010 Little Mill, South Wales Posts: 7547 Mondeo ST TDCI Saxo VTS
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Manu View Post
    Yeah mate, bring your car over and I'll get your stereo out for you.
    Good luck with that, you struggle with reality never mind something practical.
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  15. Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned
    #15
    I don't think it's a matter of luck.
  16. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 116 Rover 400 Citroen AX JDM Honda Integra
    #16
    I would go and have a word with them and explain the problem
  17. Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2013 Wrexham Posts: 104 Saxo MK2 Flatarch
    #17
    Take it back and show them what its doing, they shouldnt of let it out like that!
  18. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #18
    Out of interest what's the condition like of newish tyre?
  19. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #19
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by stevo67 View Post
    Out of interest what's the condition like of newish tyre?
    £25.
    Ha, not perfect but plenty of tread and looks decent mate.
  20. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #20
    Right if your spare is decent swap newish tyre for that,take for run and report back.
  21. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #21
    I would if I had a spare wheel Stevo...
  22. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #22
    Went down to the Garage today and spoke to a bloke who was beyond friendly, really nice guy. Said they haven't got any 15's left in stock, but they're in Saturday so I'll get one fitted for free and they'll check my tracking
  23. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 116 Rover 400 Citroen AX JDM Honda Integra
    #23
    Good result then, hopefully they will sort your issue either way
  24. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2013 Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 948 Mk1 VTS, FF BG 182
    #24
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ghaz View Post
    Good result then, hopefully they will sort your issue either way
    Hoping so!