Sounds like the tracking (wheel alignment) is out a little, often caused by
clipping a kerb with the wheel. The ends of the steering rack have threaded
adjusters so that the direction of the wheels can be set with the steering
wheel at the centre position. It can be corrected by a tyre shop like Kwik
Fit, but they'll want about GBP20 to do it as there is a fair bit of setting
up to do. If it is not too serious and you can live with it, keep an eye on
the tyre treads for uneven wear or scuff marks - this wheel is not rolling
in the direction of the car but is being dragged a bit as well. Probably
best to get it sorted out.
Pat
PS Only seen a couple of list messages in the last 48 hours, is it a general
problem or something wrong my end?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Carruthers [SMTP:j.carruthers@rave.ac.uk]
> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 11:18 AM
> To: spitlist
> Subject: veering to the left...
>
> Just a quickie:
>
> Anyone any ideas why my car has started veering to the left? - At least
> the steering is kind of weighted to the left - if I let go of the wheel
> it starts to turn left. It's nothing serious but it's kind of annoying.
>
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