Recommended independents in Essex area
Recommended independents in Essex area
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DodgyGeezer

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47,870 posts

216 months

Saturday 13th December 2025
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We've just been advised that our Macan needs to have the whole 4-wheel alignment done (OPC fancy charging £750, which seems "a touch" excessive).

There are some independents for servicing in this area. I'm looking for some recommendations from people with experience. Of course the reverse is also true, if there are some to avoid at any cost feel free to just drop me a line

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guyvert1

2,155 posts

268 months

Saturday 13th December 2025
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This guys are great in Witham if thats close ? https://www.tyre-smart.com/

Ed.Neumann

1,238 posts

34 months

Sunday 14th December 2025
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£750??

For alignment?

Just look who has a Hunter machine and expect to pay around £150, even the guys who do race set ups, who tend to be brilliant, will only charge around £250.


sjc

16,083 posts

296 months

Sunday 14th December 2025
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As above,Tyre Smart in Witham.

DodgyGeezer

Original Poster:

47,870 posts

216 months

Monday 15th December 2025
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Ed.Neumann said:
£750??

For alignment?

Just look who has a Hunter machine and expect to pay around £150, even the guys who do race set ups, who tend to be brilliant, will only charge around £250.
I suspect that part of the reason is the whole active steer thing the Macan has - the other is the OPC labour rate...

As for Tyre-Smart Witham, my best mate also recommended them so it looks like I'll be making an appointment - cheers all thumbup