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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: bigtow on 01 March 2011, 13:57:40

Title: suspension geometry in the southeast
Post by: bigtow on 01 March 2011, 13:57:40

Hi i need to get the wishbones replaced on my 98 elite ( hint hint looking for local mechanics. ) then i know it will need a full alignment setup can anyone recommend anywhere closer than WIM. As i live in kent i was tinking about going to elite in rainham essex has anyone used the. ?   TIA Russ

Title: Re: suspension geometry in the southeast
Post by: Jimbob on 01 March 2011, 14:00:32

WIM have a varity of other sites you can book through them...
http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/tyre-fitting-centres.php

Title: Re: suspension geometry in the southeast
Post by: bigtow on 01 March 2011, 15:25:40

Thanks and they all offer the full geometry setup we need on our omegas? 

Title: Re: suspension geometry in the southeast
Post by: razzo on 01 March 2011, 15:30:44

i wouldn't touch Elite in Rainham, all the gear but no idea

Title: Re: suspension geometry in the southeast
Post by: amba on 01 March 2011, 17:12:20

Hi Bigtow.

I have just spoken to Pro Tyres in Rainham and the guy ..( Andy) seemed very helpfull.

He confirmed they use the same equipment as WIM and have the same details stored on their machine.When I asked costs he said they do a free check and print out then if any adjsutment is required there are 2 for an Omega which are back/front at £29=95 each +vat....Now I am puzzled as WIMS online booking is over £115 with the vat for full adjustment which according to their site all approved agents carry out.

Might take a trip over there later in week and see what is what,as am sure mine need some attention as no wobbles from steering and dead straight but back end at speed feels like you are on a load of marbles which is quite un-nerving.

Title: Re: suspension geometry in the southeast
Post by: amba on 01 March 2011, 17:13:16

Sorry but should have said...Rainham,Gillingham Kent...not the other one in Esssex.

Title: Re: suspension geometry in the southeast
Post by: wheels-inmotion on 01 March 2011, 19:57:28

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Hi Bigtow.

I have just spoken to Pro Tyres in Rainham and the guy ..( Andy) seemed very helpfull.

He confirmed they use the same equipment as WIM and have the same details stored on their machine.When I asked costs he said they do a free check and print out then if any adjsutment is required there are 2 for an Omega which are back/front at £29=95 each +vat....Now I am puzzled as WIMS online booking is over £115 with the vat for full adjustment which according to their site all approved agents carry out.

Might take a trip over there later in week and see what is what,as am sure mine need some attention as no wobbles from steering and dead straight but back end at speed feels like you are on a load of marbles which is quite un-nerving.

Our network price includes us policing the work and end results.

Example: Pro Tyres are wrong, your car has four adjustments, front/ rear toe, front camber and a castor optimise.

Title: Re: suspension geometry in the southeast
Post by: bigtow on 01 March 2011, 20:00:40

Thanks for the advice and please let me know how you get on at the rainham branch.  When i spoke to the guys at the one listed in strood a while back they struck me as they had all this shiny kit but wouldn't even know how to switch it on.

Title: Re: suspension geometry in the southeast
Post by: o-meg-a on 01 March 2011, 20:50:51

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Hi Bigtow.

I have just spoken to Pro Tyres in Rainham and the guy ..( Andy) seemed very helpfull.

He confirmed they use the same equipment as WIM and have the same details stored on their machine.When I asked costs he said they do a free check and print out then if any adjsutment is required there are 2 for an Omega which are back/front at £29=95 each +vat....Now I am puzzled as WIMS online booking is over £115 with the vat for full adjustment which according to their site all approved agents carry out.

Might take a trip over there later in week and see what is what,as am sure mine need some attention as no wobbles from steering and dead straight but back end at speed feels like you are on a load of marbles which is quite un-nerving.

Our network price includes us policing the work and end results.

Example: Pro Tyres are wrong, your car has four adjustments, front/ rear toe, front camber and a castor optimise.

Out of interest, where is the nearest agent for me in south wales?

Title: Re: suspension geometry in the southeast
Post by: Entwood on 01 March 2011, 21:34:48

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Hi Bigtow.

I have just spoken to Pro Tyres in Rainham and the guy ..( Andy) seemed very helpfull.

He confirmed they use the same equipment as WIM and have the same details stored on their machine.When I asked costs he said they do a free check and print out then if any adjsutment is required there are 2 for an Omega which are back/front at £29=95 each +vat....Now I am puzzled as WIMS online booking is over £115 with the vat for full adjustment which according to their site all approved agents carry out.

Might take a trip over there later in week and see what is what,as am sure mine need some attention as no wobbles from steering and dead straight but back end at speed feels like you are on a load of marbles which is quite un-nerving.

Our network price includes us policing the work and end results.

Example: Pro Tyres are wrong, your car has four adjustments, front/ rear toe, front camber and a castor optimise.

Out of interest, where is the nearest agent for me in south wales?

http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/tyre-fitting-centres.php


:)

Title: Re: suspension geometry in the southeast
Post by: o-meg-a on 01 March 2011, 22:12:26

AHA!
Nice and close too
ideal