George1000
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If you used a big chain type place theres all possibility it could have been a 'seeded' measurement - a bent straight edge if you will.
Theres a number of things that will cause tracking to alter slightly, leading to a noticible drift (1-2 degrees) over time, but Ive found that thats normally a year or so assuming an average usage, no major impacts etc. But one major impact can knock it out enough in one go that it needs re-setting.
For example, I took the Stilo for tyres approximately 2 months after I bought it - it was tracked after I test drove it as I found it was pulling heavily to the left. When the tyre place decided to 'check the tracking for free' and found a 2 degree error I knew they were lying, as that's a noticible deviation and the car was tracking fine when driving! Its a ploy to get more business.
I totally agree, but because the tyres were so badly bald I can only assume that they were'nt checked properly (following her kirb argument) only a month ago? no bumps in between? it just seemed to get worse and worse, until it really didnt feel very safe.
There is a big difference in how the car feels now! but I have asked my daughter to report any changes at all, just in case they is any further underlying problems?
But thankyou so much for your comments, I have taken them on board, and will find it difficult to trust anyone again after this. It doent bear thinking about what could have happened! :shakehead:
