Steering vague

[dugite57 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dugite57]

Over the years I found that the dealers and tyre joints do inferior alignments. This is because people only want to pay a few dollars. Had to take the old 200 back to the dealer twice to get the steering wheel to sit straight, and the alignment was never right. My advice is to take it to a reputable suspension specialist (not a 4x4 shop either) and pay the $100+ for a proper job, you won't regret it.

[alexvk2 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close alexvk2]

I had the alignment done this morning and the camber was way out on one wheel -- noticed the difference even on suburban streets --- does not inspire any confidence in the Waitara Toyota service centre at all
thanks for all suggestions
Alex

[Symo Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Symo]

I had this happen to me recently between services. The MY14 model has improved off centre string feel, no vagueness and more feed back due to revised front geometry and damper settings. But mine went from tight and straight to vague after the first service, and on the second service Toyota agreed the alignment was rooted, all fixed and back to tight straight driving, plenty of feel and off centre feedback.

[chimma Member Find all posts View Profile Close chimma]

That might be the case down your way, but I can assure you the local toyota dealers (yes, the 3 closest dealers) all have wheels alignment machines on dedicated 4 post hoists. I can guarantee this as I have friends that either have or do work at them. They are bigger dealers though, with multiple manufacturers, so that may be the difference.

Same applies for 2 metro Toyota only dealerships I have been to in Melbs. Current dealership does balance, alignment and rotation on every service so far, I have not been charged for this either, I pay the standard $210.00 service charge.