All vehicles will require service and repair work at some time or another. Although some people choose to use a Dealership, others prefer to go to a local Independent Garage that has been recommended. The size of the company is perhaps the most significant difference between Independent Garages and Main Dealerships. Independent Garages are typically much smaller than Dealer franchises and therefore have lower overheads. As a result, they are almost always the cheapest option for car maintenance and repairs. As if that wasn’t enough, going to an Independent Garage will mean the vehicle technicians have a wider subject knowledge as they maintain and repair all makes and models rather than focus on one brand. And this is exactly what Lodge Automotive offers.

Tyre maintenance and wheel alignment are some of the necessary maintenance services that any vehicle must undergo. Many vehicles will suffer tyre damage at some point or other, usually as a result of either over-inflation or under-inflation of the tyres. Another cause of premature tyre wear is your vehicle’s wheel alignment. Wheel alignment, or tracking, is the process of ensuring your vehicle’s wheels are set to the optimum position. The process involves checking the direction and angle of the wheels and it is an important part of vehicles maintenance.

Speaking at their premises in the past week, a spokesperson from Lodge Automotive said: “If you can see tyre wear on either the inner or outer edges of the tyres, this is due to the wheels pointing in the incorrect direction and it doesn’t take much to cause this type of wear. You may also find the car pulls to one side or your steering wheel is not centred if your alignment is not set to the manufacturer's specifications. We can help you fix this with our wheel alignment service. It does not take a lot of time and is a fairly simple and inexpensive procedure.”

Unaligned tyres will also sometimes mean that your tyres get worn down too quickly and that is dangerous, not to mention illegal, to drive around with. There are a few different ways you can check your tyre tread to make sure you don’t have worn tyres and that they meet the legal minimum tread depth. The easiest way to check your tyre tread’s legal is to look out for tread wear indicators. These are usually small bars, about 5mm wide, built into the base of the tyre’s main grooves. If the tyre tread is level with the top of the wear indicator, it means your tyres have reached the legal limit of 1.6mm. When tyres are worn to this level, they need to be replaced. It is also possible for you to have your tread depth measured at your interim wheel alignment service by the experts at Lodge Automotive.

About Us
Lodge Automotive is a reputable Independent Garage that provides an excellent, personalised service at unbeatable prices. Our vehicle technicians have over 20 years’ experience in the trade and have only ever worked for Independent Garages. This means they have a vast subject knowledge and are committed to continuing their professional development, ensuring they keep up-to-date with all the latest technological advances. We rely on word of mouth to expand our client base so as a result, we provide a more personalised experience with a greater emphasis on customer loyalty. When you bring your car to us, you can always talk to a mechanic directly who will be able to share their expertise and knowledge with you as they are highly trained in what they do. We are proud to offer a personalised and highly professional service at unbeatable prices. For more information, please visit https://lodgeautomotive.co.uk/.