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Car pull to left?

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Only recently noticed this on my 2001 A class...

Seems to pull ever so slightly to the left. Nothing major - just seems easier to turn left than right.

Also, if I'm turning on a long sweeping left I can point the car and the wheel will stay as it is and maintain the turn. Not so for right.

Checked tyres pressures etc. Any ideas?

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  • pc1271
    pc1271 Posts: 279 Forumite
    The road is cambered, so the car will generally favour pulling slightly to the left, so it could just be that. Do you notice the same thing on the motorway in each lane?

    If it's more than that, you probably need to get your tracking checked and corrected (this is checking that the wheels are completely parallel - they often drift out over time and need occasional adjustment) It's pretty cheap and most garages and tyre fitters can do it.
  • Carrot007
    Carrot007 Posts: 4,534 Forumite
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    Or it could be the wheel's need balancing. Though little weights can drop of and can give you minor issues like this.
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,922 Forumite
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    Get a proper wheel alignment check. Not just the front tracking but all 4 wheels.

    And camber/castor readings also.

    Worn springs or suspension bushes also.
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