I have been told that it could be shocks or swinging arm bushes but 2 garages cant say which method will cure the problem. It's a case of try one and if that don't work try the other.
2007-07-28 22:35:02 · 11 answers · asked by gordonclark2004 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I believe it is a design problem with the Vectra. If it's an 03 and you think it is worth keping then there is a modification you can have done. I'd check with the dealer for the price first though
2007-07-29 11:49:17 · answer #1 · answered by dadseimaj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A competent mechanic should be able to diagnose the problem. Worn shock absorbers are easily checked, and worn rubber bushes almost as easily. It sounds to me as if the garages you approached just don't want to take the trouble, and are happy to charge you for two jobs. Let me guess: whichever you have done first, the real problem will turn out to be the other.
I've just read Windy Miller's note and given him a thumbs-up. Yes, go with him. If he lives in your area, give him the job.
Honest garages are almost as rare as competent ones. If you haven't time to shop around, it might be worth having both jobs done at once - that way you'll still have to buy the parts, but there will be less labour involved, since both mean tinkering with the rear wheel assembly.
But again, if the garage isn't honest, they might charge you extra for the labour in any case. Like the rest of us, you're up the usual creek without a paddle.
2007-07-28 22:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by Michael B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inside tire wear usually is caused by toe out and or negative camber. Toe out can be caused by loose tire rod ends or the adjuster sleeves need adjustment. Negative camber means the top of the tires are closer to each other than the bottoms.
It's extremely important that all suspension a-arm bushings are in good shape *Any competent alignment shop will be able to diagnose the alignment issue.
2007-07-29 02:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I, too, go with windy. Any competent mechanic (as opposed to a parts swapper) will be able to check for you. Basically it involves a bit of levering and checking for excess movement - basic mechanicking really. You've evidently found two garages that either can't be bothered or, as already said, are aiming to do two jobs for you instead of the one that solves the problem. Try to find a smaller business where they actually get their hands dirty.
2007-07-29 04:57:16 · answer #4 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the shocks are gone your ride will be like a boat and tyre wear will be uneven or patchy. if the bushes are gone the movement can be felt by jacking up car and moving the wheel or with leverage.
lastly if you have either big wheels fitted or lowered suspension this will cause the same problem
2007-07-28 22:43:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
it could be shocks or swinging arm bushes but check balancing tracking of wheel or quality of tyre
2007-07-28 23:00:19 · answer #6 · answered by Lynn C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow Windy's advice and I'll further advise you to stop going to those 2 garages. They do not employ mechanics there only parts changers.
2007-07-28 23:59:15 · answer #7 · answered by noobienoob2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tracking could be the issue, but, it may be the case that you have to follow all measures to cure this.
2007-07-28 22:38:29 · answer #8 · answered by Modern Major General 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would ignore the first two answers as tracking is only adjustable on the FRONT of cars. (try the cooking section instead boys) Windy miller knows what he's talking about pal. Listen to him.
2007-07-28 22:49:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
You need to get it aligned. Either you are running negative camber or negative toe-in, or even more likely, both.
2007-07-28 23:31:41 · answer #10 · answered by Paul W 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋