What is a front wheel alignment?

Wheel Alignment (or tracking) is the adjustment of a vehicle’s suspension – the system that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Wheel alignment is adjusting the angles of the tires which affects how they make contact with the road.

Citroën

Citroën is a French automobile manufacturer, part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group since 1976, established over 100 years ago in March 1919.

Citroën produced the world’s first mass-produced front-wheel drive car and one of the first to feature a unitary type body, with no chassis supporting its mechanical components.

How popular is Citroën in the United Kingdom?

Citroën is probably better known for its quirky design and fun fashion styled brand of cars. Offering something different from more traditional sporty looks, they are a brand that provides value without being cheap.

There were 1.3m Citroën cars on the roads at the close of 2018; a figure that peaked in the early part of 2015 and has maintained a very similar number ever since.

Good value vehicles for family driving

Citroën offers a range of fun-looking smaller city cars and family cars for every ilk. The smallest starts with their C1 city model, growing into the C3 mini-MPV and SUV models, then the C4 subcompact and compact featuring crossover and SUV styles, up to the C5 family saloon, that is also available as an SUV sporting Citroën’s Aircross moniker. With models featuring up to 7 seats, Citroën doesn’t just create cars for everyday family motoring—they supply cars for the biggest of families.

How often should you do a front wheel alignment?

Incorrect alignment can result in rapid irregular tyre wear and can even affect the handling and safety of the vehicle. It is important to get your wheel alignment checked annually to ensure you get the most out of your tyres.

What happens when we do a front wheel alignment on your car?

Our certified mechanics will: Laser alignment system Align front tyres (as required) Adjust the rear axle (if needed) Camber/Castor adjustment (if needed)

What are the symptoms of common wheel alignment problems?

Wheel alignment problems can be caused by hitting a kerb, driving into a pothole in the road or by excessive wear to steering or suspension components. Keep an eye out for unusual wear on your tyres, such as premature wear on the inside or outside shoulder, which could be a sign of incorrect alignment.