Wheel alignment - Any recommendations in Suffolk?

[ecotec]

Any recommendations for wheel alignment in Suffolk?

The national tyre chains seem too cheap to have the time to do a proper job, be good to find someone who would spent a little time getting everything right,

Thanks,

[Paul_M3]

Where in Suffolk are you?

[ecotec]

Paul_M3 said:

Where in Suffolk are you?

Ipswich, but will drive

[mickh32]

Kwik Fit up in Nacton have the gear, never tried them though.

[Paul_M3]

ecotec said:

Paul_M3 said:

Where in Suffolk are you?

Ipswich, but will drive

There's a place in Lowestoft called Cypress Autoservices which has computerised alignment equipment to do toe, camber and caster.

They posted a few photos on Facebook back in January of them setting up a Ferrari 458 which uses shims, so I guess they'd be fairly competent on run of the mill stuff.
I haven't used them personally as I didn't know they had the equipment until I saw that facebook post.

The place I've used for my last couple of cars is Hangar111 in Woodbridge, who are a Lotus specialist. They set the car up to my exact specs, but obviously as a specialist they're not necessarily the cheapest place around.

[Khaki Suit]

mickh32 said:

Kwik Fit up in Nacton have the gear, never tried them though.

I have and they are good. Actually there again Sat to have mine checked on their Hunter.

Either speak to Dan or Nathan..

[V-Rod]

I also had 4 wheel alignment done at Hangar 111 as my friend had his set up there and was really pleased with the results.

http://www.hangar111.com
http://www.hangar111.com/lotus/suspension-geometry...
http://www.hangar111.com/lotus/visit-our-workshops...
http://www.hangar111.com/lotus/on-the-prowl/

It was done by Greg and Dave, they did an excellent job and the steering and handling felt so much better afterwards.
I would definitely use them again.

Edited by V-Rod on Thursday 20th June 20:10

[ecotec]

Thanks very much for recommendations - much appreciated,

[Jakg]

My recommendation is that unless you use a proper, proper specialist, use someone who has the proper Hunter gear as it's quite difficult (from what I've seen) to get wrong.

STS Tyre Pros are the nearest cheap place I've found (Bury) after lots of disappointment with regular garages.

[texaxile]

I know that Autofit on Brittania road have the gear, but I also know one of their ex employees who told me that the equipment is not calibrated as often as it should be and they don't always do a pucker job.

Rick Kerry at Martlesham Accident Repairs also has the gear and it is regularly calibrated and the guys using it are good, but getting booked in is a bit of a headache because the Accident repair and BMW stuff will take priority, maybe have a word with Rob at AFM Racing on Martesham Heath (just behind Greggs) who might be able to give you an idea of cost and availability.