HELP! Loud Noise After Replacement of Tires

[_Cathy_]

I had 4 tires replaced last month. The shop told me that the front of my car needed camber correction and wheel alignment. They showed me the numbers on the screen and so I agreed. I have had this done before with my AE101 and had no problems. I didn't feel good and cringed as I saw the mechanic hitting on the part (dunno what it is called) to correct the numbers. Looking back, I should have just told him to stop.

As I was driving home I noticed that my car had loud kalampag coming from the front driver's side of the car!!! Before I had my tires replaced, it drove like it were brand new. It's a 5 year old car that's 100% quiet, cool AC, fresh interior. I took pride in that! No kalamapag whatsoever so I was very disappointed with the kalampag after replacing my tires!!!

I don't know how to have this repaired. I am desperate because I have become irritable driving my car with kalampag and I don't feel safe with all the noise I am hearing. Baka bigla na lang humiwalay gulong ko sa auto My Mom also made a comment that my car has kalampag! The shop said I should bring the car back within 6 mos for a free camber correction and alignment but I am hesitant baka lalo nilang sirain.

I just paid P18,400 to make my perfectly quiet car drive like a taxi!!! One thing I noticed though was the steering became lighter after I replaced my tires. I am not sure if that was the trade off for the kalampag. But I would rather have a "just right" steering with no kalampag than light steering with kalampag.

[Horsepower]

Have you consulted your dealer? They, afterall, should have the right training and information about your vehicle's parameters.

[_Cathy_]

No. It's out of warranty na kasi. But I am thinking if I should bring the car there for consultation re the noise. The problem is I also have issues with the casa

[Horsepower]

bring it to another branch instead, or sa mga specialists sa ganyan. Good luck.

[jick.cejoco]

I had 4 tires replaced last month. The shop told me that the front of my car needed camber correction and wheel alignment. They showed me the numbers on the screen and so I agreed. I have had this done before with my AE101 and had no problems. I didn't feel good and cringed as I saw the mechanic hitting on the part (dunno what it is called) to correct the numbers. Looking back, I should have just told him to stop.

As I was driving home I noticed that my car had loud kalampag coming from the front driver's side of the car!!! Before I had my tires replaced, it drove like it were brand new. It's a 5 year old car that's 100% quiet, cool AC, fresh interior. I took pride in that! No kalamapag whatsoever so I was very disappointed with the kalampag after replacing my tires!!!

I don't know how to have this repaired. I am desperate because I have become irritable driving my car with kalampag and I don't feel safe with all the noise I am hearing. Baka bigla na lang humiwalay gulong ko sa auto My Mom also made a comment that my car has kalampag! The shop said I should bring the car back within 6 mos for a free camber correction and alignment but I am hesitant baka lalo nilang sirain.

I just paid P18,400 to make my perfectly quiet car drive like a taxi!!! One thing I noticed though was the steering became lighter after I replaced my tires. I am not sure if that was the trade off for the kalampag. But I would rather have a "just right" steering with no kalampag than light steering with kalampag.

Ma'am, your AE 101 was designed with only the front toe, rear toe and thrust angle adjustment provision. Your camber angle should still be within range unless your car had been in a collision or you drove on severely rough roads for a long period. If your strut mounts are tired or your control arms bushings are worn or tired, it will change camber but will still be within range. Don't buy unnecessary "repairs" kuno. Your "mechanic's favorite tool must be a hammer. His name must be Thor[emoji1]

[_Cathy_]

Ma'am, your AE 101 was designed with only the front toe, rear toe and thrust angle adjustment provision. Your camber angle should still be within range unless your car had been in a collision or you drove on severely rough roads for a long period. If your strut mounts are tired or your control arms bushings are worn or tired, it will change camber but will still be within range. Don't buy unnecessary "repairs" kuno. Your "mechanic's favorite tool must be a hammer. His name must be Thor[emoji1]

So did the mechanic damage my 10th gen kaya kumalampag?

[jick.cejoco]

Unfortunately with a big possibility

[_Cathy_]

Unfortunately with a big possibility

OH MY GOD!!!! How will I get this fixed? Please, help me.

HP said to bring it to a specialist, do you know any? How much will this cost me.

[glenn manikis]

ms. cathy... baka naman meron lang hindi nahigpitan...

balik mo lang then sabihin mo ano observation mo... at baka meron silang hindi nahigpitan mabuti...

hindi naman agad agad masisira yan sa kunting pokpok...

kung meron man... minor lang damage lang yan...

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ms. cathy... baka naman meron lang hindi nahigpitan...

balik mo lang then sabihin mo ano observation mo... at baka meron silang hindi nahigpitan mabuti...

hindi naman agad agad masisira yan sa kunting pokpok...

kung meron man... minor lang damage lang yan...

[bloowolf]

OH MY GOD!!!! How will I get this fixed? Please, help me.

HP said to bring it to a specialist, do you know any? How much will this cost me.

Bring your car to Bridgestone. When I had my tires changed, I had the alignment fixed. Prices are reasonable. Alignment cost P800 for the front. They will give you a quote before proceeding. I was intimidated of the place before kasi they had high end cars & race cars there, but quite surprised the prices are very reasonable.

[dr. d]

OH MY GOD!!!! How will I get this fixed? Please, help me.

HP said to bring it to a specialist, do you know any? How much will this cost me.

camber and other suspension alignment, specialized tools are needed.
but fixing suspension component parts... i have that done at my favorite convenience shop sa tabi-tabi.., e.g., pedro gil ambulant & tambay auto mechanics association. after they do their thing, i bring it to nearby servitek for alignment.

and if i may ask... what's the name of thor's shop? i have a few lightning bolt launchers that need servicing.. heh heh.

[jick.cejoco]

You'll never know, the machine might be out of calibration, maybe the mechanic doesn't really have the training, maybe the mechanic did not do a complete pre-alignment check. It is good to educate the driver/owner about the operation and maybe it would have been okay if you declined the offered services

[Walter]

Your car will be fine, it's just a loose bolt or washer. Most likely a broken or improperly returned rubber bushing. Probably the stabilizer link. The steering feels lighter because the old worn out tires had larger area of contact to the ground.

If there's nothing wrong with the alignment before, never have it adjusted.

[bloowolf]

I have never brought any car to tambayan shops, but I have seen them work. My favorite is when they use the drill & welding tools to correct alignment issues.

[dr. d]

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I have never brought any car to tambayan shops, but I have seen them work. My favorite is when they use the drill & welding tools to correct alignment issues.

HAHAHA!!
.. haven't heard that in a few decades..
hanggang ngayon ba, ginagawa pa yan?
and do they still repair ball joints by heating them up with an acetylene torch, then hammering at them to "tighten them up"?

but seriously.. tambay mechanics are "hands-for-hire" to me. they do the greasy work while i watch. if i do not approve, i say so and they comply. this means, tambay mechanics are not for those who do not know auto mechanics. yes, they do the right things... usually....
but kung lagi mong papabayaan sila, ay baka ...

[bloowolf]

Yup, I still see those "Camber Specialist" shops with the cement ramp where you drive your car up this ramp & the mechanics climb beneath. Usually in small towns. Meron pa dito sa Cavite. Clients are owner jeeps & run down cars.