Category: Wheel Alignment


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Free Alignment Inspection Coupon!

Free Alignment Inspection Coupon!

Get this amazing deal from Ricky Ratchets Auto Repair in London Ontario. A free alignment inspection! Includes road test, visiual inspection of all ball joints, tires, tie rod ends, struts and springs (1/2 hour value). Print this coupon out, tell Ricky that you got this online from www.alignmentlondontario.com and get a free quality inspection.

Shocks and Struts London Ontario


This 2009 dodge caravan at 76k had shocks so worn out so badly the owner was going to trade it because it didn't drive as good as there old Windstar. We diagnosed this and also have noted the choppy wear on the right rear tire that is caused by the shocks and will require a 4 wheel alignment. We will Read More

Repaired Alignment – Customer Testimonial


Today a client has had an accident in London and he is from Windsor. We repaired his Lincoln and got him on the road the same day. Ricky Ratchets Auto Repair Www.rickyratchets.com 519-455-5351 140 Clarke rd London Ontario

Wheel Alignment Explained

Wheel Alignment Explained

Wheel alignment is important to the health of your car or truck. If you hit a massive pothole, you might bump your suspension out of the carefully calculated locations that the components have been set. All of the elements that make your car go straight are called "alignment." Some shops try to make it seem like rocket science, but wheel Read More

How Much Does it Cost for a Wheel Alignment?


Keeping your vehicle in optimum condition is good for the environment and your pocketbook. Many drivers are good at getting their scheduled oil changes, but others overlook something just as important, even when confronted by clear performance evidence. Getting periodic wheel alignments is a straightforward process and one that's surprisingly affordable, considering the value it brings to a vehicle's smooth Read More

How Do I know if I need an alignment?


f you're wondering whether your car needs an alignment in London Ontario, first look at your tires. Uneven tire wear -- often, more wear on the outside of some tires -- is a prime indicator that your car is likely out of alignment. Here are a few more indicators: your car seems to be drifting to one side, even when you Read More

What Happens During an Alignment?


A car alignment is actually an elaborate process that brings the car's suspension into its proper configuration, positioning and adjusting components so that wheels are aligned with one another and the road surface. The alignment should be performed by an experienced mechanic, who uses an alignment machine. Newer alignment machines feature clamplike devices that are attached to the wheels of the Read More

Wheel Balance vs Wheel Alignment


Wheel alignment and Wheel Balancing in London Ontario are two totally different things, but many people often get them confused. In a nutshell, wheel alignment consists of adjusting the angles of the wheels so that they are perpendicular to the ground and parallel to each other. The purpose of these adjustments is maximum tire life and a vehicle that tracks Read More