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A Volkswagen that pulls to one side, has an off-centre steering wheel, or wears the inside edges of its tyres is usually out of alignment. Speed bumps, potholes and kerb strikes on Dubai roads knock the geometry out over time. Orange Auto measures camber, caster and toe on all four wheels and adjusts them back to Volkswagen’s specification. On newer models with Lane Assist, we also check that the steering angle sensor reads straight after the alignment.
We ask what you’ve noticed, such as pulling, wandering or a crooked steering wheel, and confirm it on a short drive.
Worn track rod ends, ball joints or control arm bushes stop an alignment from holding, so we check them and the tyre pressures first.
Targets are mounted on each wheel and the alignment machine reads camber, caster and toe front and rear against the Volkswagen data for your model.
Toe is set at the track rods, and rear toe and camber are adjusted on models whose multi-link rear suspension allows it.
The steering wheel is centred so it sits straight when the car drives straight.
On cars with electronic stability control and Lane Assist, we check the steering angle sensor reading and recalibrate it where needed.
We show you the readings before and after adjustment, and confirm the result on a final road test.
Alignment that won’t hold usually means worn parts. See our Volkswagen steering repair and brakes and suspension repair services, or replace worn tyres.
An alignment when you fit new tyres helps them wear evenly from the start, so you get the full life out of them.
Replacing track rods, control arms, struts or the steering rack changes the geometry, so the alignment should be checked afterwards.
Golf GTI and Golf R owners who lower their cars or change wheel sizes should have the alignment reset, as the factory settings will shift.
Pulling, a crooked steering wheel, squealing tyres on gentle turns, or feathered edges on the tread are all signs it’s time for a check.
How often should a Volkswagen have a wheel alignment?Check it once a year, when fitting new tyres, or after a hard hit on a kerb or pothole.
How long does a wheel alignment take?Usually about an hour, longer if worn parts need replacing first.
Is alignment the same as balancing?No. Balancing removes vibration from the wheel and tyre. Alignment sets the angles the wheels point at, which affects pulling and tyre wear.
Book your Volkswagen wheel alignment at Orange Auto in Al Quoz or Nad Al Hamar, or see all our Volkswagen services. Call or WhatsApp us, or ask for a free quote using the form above.