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Best place to Align Headlights

  • 24-05-2005 01:53PM
    #1
    bigred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 498 ✭✭


    Just been for the 'ole NCT - failed for headlight alignment even after a €600 service (tires, the works - incl. lights). The NCT guy who tested my car couldnt tell me where to go to get them fixed - said he'd nearly got fired for helping someone out before (must have a fail quota!).

    So, does anyone know of a garage in North Kildare/south west dublin that can actually get the damn things pointing in the right direction??


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  • #2
    V1llianous
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 845 ✭✭✭V1llianous


    I got mine done by Linders in Chapelizod and McCoys in Lucan both passed NCT no probs think it was about 50 notes


  • #3
    franksm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,487 ✭✭✭franksm


    There's a small motor/tyre/exhaust place behind the hotel at the Red Cow Roundabout - can't remember the name, something like Joe McCann Motors ? Anyway, they have a beam aligner and charge €20 for it.

    Haven't had it done myself, but saw that they had it when I was getting bushes burned out of a supension piece last year.


  • #4
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,789 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Are you going to ask the garage that did your service for a refund for the alignment and the re-test fee ?

    I would ...and not just "ask" :D


  • #5
    comanche
    Closed Accounts Posts: 248 ✭✭comanche


    Kwik Fit do em for 35 euro. Can't for the life of me see how they justify that price for twisting two screws left or right.


  • #6
    bigred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 498 ✭✭bigred


    peasant wrote:
    Are you going to ask the garage that did your service for a refund for the alignment and the re-test fee ?

    I would ...and not just "ask" :D

    you're damn right I will when I'm back to work tomorrow.
    They get most of their business from the place I work (they have an ad up on our intranet - >1500 staff). I just happen to manage the intranet, so potentially removing them from the web, and resulting severe loss of clientelle may sway the issue in my direction if I dont get my preferred resolution


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  • #7
    AMurphy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭AMurphy


    That's a bummer. Only ever aimed them against a wall myself, but then I have yet to submit such work for NCT verification.


  • #8
    zapata
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 875 ✭✭✭zapata


    Get onto the garage that pre-tested your car and DEMAND that they re-adjust your lights correctly and refund you the cost of the re-test.

    I've adjusted my headlights twice on two different cars (92 Golf and 93 civic) AND they've amazingly passed the NCT. For a general idea on headlight adjustment DIY check here. . Find a level carpark and a wall. Pull up to the wall with lights on and reverse away noting any changes in the beam. If you're not into DIY, then a garage would be recomended.


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