I was in a car wreck and the lady hit me on my front left side and ever since then my streering wheel needs to be uside down to go straight and i hear this awful grinding sound when i make major turns i.e pulling into a parking lot. I think its my alignment but i am not sure.
2007-12-09 06:10:27 · 16 answers · asked by lostinthetrance 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would say you have some bad parts in that front end that got bent in the wreck, take it to an alignment shop and they will check it all out.
2007-12-09 13:04:11 · answer #1 · answered by mister ss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your alignment, or even worse some bent major suspension parts. Have the car inspected by a qualified shop.
2007-12-09 06:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it back to the shop and have it looked at. The shop should have never released the car with that problem. Since the lady hit you, her insurance should pay for the repair. Don't wait too long, or they will deny the claim.
good luck.
2007-12-09 06:26:24 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you hear any grinding then its more than just a alignment you have some really bad wrong there and you need it fix turn the wheel upright then look at your wheels you should see what it bad take it to a shop before it breaks
2007-12-09 06:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
your steering wheel is set with the toe on an alignment
but it sounds like there is some damage perhaps to your rack and pinion or steering linkage
but you defiantly need to take it to a mechanic to have it repaired and realigned
2007-12-09 06:16:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forget all the other answers - TAKE IT TO A SHOP.
It doesn't sound too serious, a mechanic shouldn't take too long or charge too much to give you peace of mindand let you drive safely.
UNLESS, of course, you don't consider your life worth much. In that case be a decent citizen and allow others to drive safely.
SHEESH!!!
;-(O
2007-12-09 06:18:18 · answer #6 · answered by Bert H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, it probably needs to be re-alligned or there could be some major damage. Take it in right away, most places will give a free estimate.
2007-12-09 06:12:49 · answer #7 · answered by Google Rules! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Could be the wheel bearings. Should have had your car fixed and since it was the lady's fault, her insurance should have paid for it!
2007-12-09 06:13:19 · answer #8 · answered by Daisy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it may not have been repaired properly. Get it to a shop and have it analyzed to see what is wrong.
2007-12-09 06:35:26 · answer #9 · answered by Otto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have probably bent a steering tie rod. Your tyre wear will be incredible and the handling downright dangerous. Get it fixed straight away!
2007-12-09 06:14:50 · answer #10 · answered by Michael B 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋