What Hunter alignment corrects
Wheel alignment, often called tracking, is the angle of each wheel relative to the car and the road. Toe is the most common adjustment: wheels pointing slightly inward or outward scrub the tread. Camber is the tilt. Caster affects how the steering centres itself. A Hunter head reads those angles against the car’s specification instead of guessing from a piece of string.
This work is done at the workshop in Stanwell Moor, not in a hotel car park. The car needs to sit level on the alignment rack.
When to book 4-wheel alignment
- The steering wheel is off-centre when the car drives straight.
- The car pulls left or right on a flat road.
- The inner or outer edge of a tyre is wearing faster than the rest.
- You have hit a pothole or kerb, common on the Staines one-way system.
- You have just fitted a new pair of tyres and want them to last.
- Suspension work has been done: a track rod, bush or damper.
A vibration at one speed is more often wheel balancing. Tell us both symptoms if you have them.
Why it saves tyres and fuel
A tyre that is scrubbing can lose the inner shoulder while the centre still looks legal. Drivers then buy two new tyres and destroy them the same way. Alignment after a kerb strike is cheaper than another pair of Michelin or Pirellis. Correct toe also reduces the drag that costs fuel on the M25 commute.
Read the longer explanation on our Hunter alignment article, or call +44 7771 363978 to book the rack.
Questions drivers ask us
Is wheel alignment the same as tracking?
Tracking usually means the front toe setting. Full Hunter alignment measures all four wheels, which matters on modern cars with adjustable rear suspension.
Can you do alignment at my house?
No. Hunter alignment needs the workshop equipment at Horton Rd, Stanwell Moor, Staines TW19 6AE.
How do I know it worked?
You get the before-and-after readings. On the road, the steering wheel should sit straight and the car should stop pulling on a level surface.