Car Pulling To The Left

[Paul1975]

Hi There

I have just become the owner of a Toyota Avensis 2.2D T Spirit which is still under the manufactures warranty. I have noticed the car is constantly pulling to the left and the steering in general feels very heavy. Any ideas on what this could be? The car has done 30000 miles and has had 2 new rear tyres installed and a full service.

Thanks,

Paul

[Beagh1958]

Might be worth having your tracking checked via 4 wheel steer Lazer tracking system, any good tyre centre (not your major 140 point check centres!!!) should have equipment. And you might ask them to have a good look at all your steering & suspension components for any possible wear & tear or damage. This could show it self up as un even tyre wear or incorrect tyre pressures also, something for yourself to check out.

[Vince W]

Brake caliper sticking ?

[Paul1975]

Might be worth having your tracking checked via 4 wheel steer Lazer tracking system, any good tyre centre (not your major 140 point check centres!!!) should have equipment. And you might ask them to have a good look at all your steering & suspension components for any possible wear & tear or damage. This could show it self up as un even tyre wear or incorrect tyre pressures also, something for yourself to check out.

Thanks for the advise, I have booked it in with Toyota as I have noticed the steering is also making a grinding noise.

[Jamy197g]

Might be worth having your tracking checked via 4 wheel steer Lazer tracking system, any good tyre centre (not your major 140 point check centres!!!) should have equipment. And you might ask them to have a good look at all your steering & suspension components for any possible wear & tear or damage. This could show it self up as un even tyre wear or incorrect tyre pressures also, something for yourself to check out.

Thanks for the advise, I have booked it in with Toyota as I have noticed the steering is also making a grinding noise.

Hi Paul1975,

I also have a T-spirit on an 04 plate and that also pulls to the left and at the same time the steering does feel heavy. I checked the front tyres the other day and noticed that the outer treads were worn,

but the rest of the tyre has at least 3-4mm left???...I think a geo check is iin order. I just wondered if you can advise what toyota said when you took it in?

Thanks