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NCT Side-slip/Alignment Test query

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  • 13-10-2014 5:21pm
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    doubledown
    Registered Users Posts: 804 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    My car failed its NCT today due to the rear axle failing the Side-slip/Alignment Test. It's a 2006 Mark 5 Golf.

    I just have to get it seen to and bring it back within the month.

    Am I looking to get the tracking done? Or is it the wheel alignment? Are they the same thing? And can anyone recommend a good place in South Dublin to get it done?

    Many thanks in advance.


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    CiniO
    Registered Users Posts: 16,089 ✭✭✭✭CiniO


    Is the rear axle in Golf adjustable?


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    doubledown
    Registered Users Posts: 804 ✭✭✭doubledown


    CiniO wrote: »
    Is the rear axle in Golf adjustable?

    No idea, but I hope so!


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    Stoolbend
    Registered Users Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭Stoolbend


    It is adjustable. That's probably all it needs as if any bushing was gone they would have picked that up.

    Best to get 4 wheel alignment done.


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    visual
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,268 ✭✭✭visual


    Get it check first as alignment shops will happily align a car with faulty bushings and youll be back getting another alignment.

    Have you noticed any unusual tyre wear on rear tyres ?


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    doubledown
    Registered Users Posts: 804 ✭✭✭doubledown


    visual wrote: »
    Get it check first as alignment shops will happily align a car with faulty bushings and youll be back getting another alignment.

    Have you noticed any unusual tyre wear on rear tyres ?

    Yes, the left rear is wearing very quickly from the centre of the tyre outwards.


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    Waterson
    Registered Users Posts: 383 ✭✭Waterson


    Wheel camber can be adjusted on the rear suspension setups. Firstly do check for any play in the control arm bushes and have it fixed if any are found to be faulty. I recommend Westside Autocare in Kilcock for quality 3D 4 wheel alignment.


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    Chimaera
    Registered Users Posts: 1,652 ✭✭✭Chimaera


    The Mk5 Golf has independent rear suspension, which may have some adjustment built into it. That said, I'd probably have it checked over by a mechanic for wear in bushes or balljoints before getting an alignment done. An 8 year old car on its original parts is bound to have some wear in it by now.


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