The car pulls to one side
This symptom is sometimes fixed by five dollars of air and sometimes by a real repair. The useful distinction: does it pull all the time, or only under braking?
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Common symptoms
- It pulls constantly, or only when you brake.
- The steering wheel is not straight when the car is going straight.
- It started after a pothole or a kerb taken a little fast.
- The tyres are wearing more on one side than the other.
You do not need to know which one applies: describe what you notice and the garage will do the diagnosis.
What changes the price
We do not publish an average price: we do not yet have enough real data to give an honest one. Here is what makes up the bill instead.
- Tyre pressure or wear
- The first thing to check, because it is free. A pressure difference between the two front tyres is enough to make a car pull.
- Alignment
- An impact can knock the tracking out. It is also what wears a tyre unevenly, which makes the symptom worse over time.
- A dragging brake
- If it only pulls under braking, a calliper or a flexible hose at fault on one side is the logical suspect.
- Suspension or steering
- A worn component on one side changes the geometry under load. It is the least frequent cause but the most important to rule out.
When an inspection is needed
Several different problems can cause this symptom. A garage will most likely need to inspect the vehicle to identify the cause — this page helps you describe what you notice, it does not replace a diagnosis.
How it works
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Common questions
Can I keep driving?
That depends entirely on the cause, which is exactly what this page cannot determine. A noise accompanied by reduced braking, a flashing warning light or unstable handling is a reason to have the vehicle checked without waiting.
Should I pick a specific repair in the form?
No, and it is better not to. Describe the symptom and leave the category broad: garages then see what you actually observe rather than a part you have guessed at. Asking for the wrong part is the most common way to pay for nothing.
Is the diagnosis charged for?
Usually yes: it is technician time. Some garages deduct it from the repair if they carry it out. It is one of the things worth comparing between offers.
Describe what you notice — the noise, when it happens, anything else you have spotted. We pass your description to garages in your area and you compare what they come back with.
What we don't promise
We don't guarantee a number of offers, a response time, or a saving. We pass your request to garages and show you what they say. If nothing comes back, we'll tell you.
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