Wheel Alignment in Carrick-On-Shannon
Wheel Alignment by FIRST STOP - KC Motors
If you’re searching for a wheel alignment in Carrick-On-Shannon, you may already know that correctly aligned wheels are absolutely essential for safe and comfortable driving. But did you know that wheel alignment can also save you money in a couple of ways? Firstly, poorly aligned tyres wear out faster and need to be replaced more often. Secondly, they can also decrease fuel mileage by up to 10%, meaning you have to fill up more often.
The solution is to have your wheels properly aligned—and then keep them that way with an annual wheel alignment by FIRST STOP - KC Motors. Our highly skilled technicians use state-of-the-art technology to ensure your steering is centred and that all four wheels are parallel, sitting flat on the road.
FIRST STOP - KC Motors
Manager:Kenny Cox & Lauren FarrellKC Motors - Your Trusted Family-Run Garage in Carrick-on-Shannon (Formerly Gills Garage)
Welcome to KC Motors, a trusted family-run garage in Carrick-on-Shannon, formerly known as Gills Garage. With Kenny, our highly experienced owner, at the helm, we offer a wide range of top-notch automotive services to keep your vehicle in perfect condition.
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We're rated at 4.4 out of 5 stars by our Google review customers.
FIRST STOP - KC Motors details
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Other services offered by FIRST STOP - KC Motors
Pre NCT Check
The Pre NCT Check is issued by the National Car Testing Service and offered as one of many services at FIRST STOP - KC Motors. All of our Pre NCT Check testers are trained to the highest levels.
Brake Inspection
Go to FIRST STOP - KC Motors to have your brakes checked at least once a year to ensure you are safe.
Servicing
Servicing 1000s of cars every year in Carrick-On-Shannon. Book your oil change, interim service or full service at FIRST STOP - KC Motors to keep your car running in tip-top condition.
Air conditioning service
FIRST STOP - KC Motors can carry out a comprehensive check of your cars air conditioning system. It's recommended to re-gas air conditioning every 2 years.
Frequently asked questions
No, it's not the same.
Alignment involves setting the wheels on each axle in parallel, and the axles parallel to each other, adjusting wheel angles so that the car steering does not drift to one side, as well as ensuring driver comfort and good grip for the tyres, thus guaranteeing safety at the wheel.
Balancing is a mechanical process of adjusting the wheels to prevent vehicle vibration at any speed, no matter what type of driving is used.
The modern car is built for comfort, performance and handling. In order to achieve and maintain the best ride possible, the steering and suspension needs to be measured and adjusted within the motor manufacturer’s specifications. This can only be done by measuring all four wheels and having a proper full four wheel alignment measurement.
Wheel alignment can be affected by hitting the kurb or a large pothole in the road or travelling regularly on gravel roads. If alignment is out, it can cause excessive wear to your tyres and problems with steering or suspension.
FIRST STOP - KC Motors customer reviews
"Rang for a realignment of my wheels for a Nct re-test. The receptionist, sorry I didn’t ask her name, was so accommodating actually giving me a slot the same day. She was very polite, knew exactly what I wanted & how long they would need for the job. Even knew how much it would cost. Picking up the car was no hassle, it was ready waiting for me. Couldn’t have asked for better service. Would definitely use again if my usual garage can’t facilitate me."
"Excellent and friendly service today at KC Motors, thank you!"
"From first contact to leaving, Lauren at reception is everything you could ever want from the voice of the company. Polite, helpful and efficient. Only wanted my rear wheels balancing on my Skoda Citigo, which appears to be a rare request in Ireland. (I rotate my wheel's and one was out of balance so put on rear) The young man who performed the work was also ultra polite and efficient. He did however decide to put 36 pounds in all four tyres. The fronts are 33 and rears 30. All were correct before I attended and quickly rectified after an extremely hard ride back to Boyle. All in all, a professional setup with good customer relations but remember, some customers do know how to maintain their vehicles. Will recommend."
"Needed new tyres the service was brilliant and instant Hannah ar reception is a great person with good customer service will return"
"Friendly helpful staff. Frustrating trying to call and always needing to leave a voicemail. Nevertheless, great job on my tyres. Highly recommended...."
"Really friendly and helpful staff. Very obliging."