How Much Should a Wheel Alignment Cost?
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FixMyCar reveals how much a wheel alignment costs on average.
Book a wheel alignment nowEllie Dyer-Brown
Wednesday March 20 2024
2 min read
A wheel alignment is a simple and affordable job that could significantly improve your car's handling and tyre lifespan. This guide explains why it's important and how much it costs.
How much does a wheel alignment cost?
For a front wheel alignment only, the average price is £41.36.
If you need the front and rear wheels aligned, you can expect to pay £78.29 on average. The table below shows how prices vary between different car makes.
| Car make | Average price |
|---|---|
| Audi | £79.20 |
| BMW | £77.72 |
| Citroen | £74.18 |
| Ford | £78.34 |
| Kia | £77.95 |
| MINI | £79.60 |
| Mazda | £79.74 |
| Mercedes | £81.77 |
| Nissan | £77.57 |
| Peugeot | £75.84 |
| Renault | £76.94 |
| SEAT | £77.48 |
| Skoda | £77.39 |
| Suzuki | £74.08 |
| Toyota | £80.16 |
| Vauxhall | £77.90 |
| Volkswagen | £76.26 |
What is a wheel alignment?
A wheel alignment involves adjusting a vehicle's suspension to alter the direction and angle of its tyres. You can read more about the process here.
Aligning your wheels stops your car from veering to one side, reduces vibrations while driving and improves the overall handling of your vehicle.
What causes wheels to be misaligned?
Wheels can become misaligned for many reasons, including:
Driving over potholes
Hitting speed bumps too quickly
Mounting the kerb
Worn out parts
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Written by Ellie
Ellie is FixMyCar's Content Writer. She has over three years of experience writing about cars and regularly collaborates with automotive experts to provide trustworthy advice for drivers that is easy understand. Her work has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, iNews, The Daily Express and The Sun. She has a BA in English literature and an MA in creative writing from Durham University. Outside of work, Ellie follows F1 and eagerly awaits Ferrari's next era of dominance in the sport. She drives a Suzuki Swift.