Wheel Alignment in Kelso
Wheel Alignment by First Stop C & R Tyres
If you’re searching for a wheel alignment in Kelso, you may already know that correctly aligned wheels are absolutely essential for safe and comfortable driving. But did you know that wheel alignment can also save you money in a couple of ways? Firstly, poorly aligned tyres wear out faster and need to be replaced more often. Secondly, they can also decrease fuel mileage by up to 10%, meaning you have to fill up more often.
The solution is to have your wheels properly aligned—and then keep them that way with an annual wheel alignment by First Stop C & R Tyres . Our highly skilled technicians use state-of-the-art technology to ensure your steering is centred and that all four wheels are parallel, sitting flat on the road.
First Stop C & R Tyres
Manager:Chris/RobBased in Kelso in the Scottish Borders, C & R Tyres has just celebrated 27 years of trading by moving into purpose-built modern premises fit for the 21st century. This is a far cry from the small workshop that we first leased in 1996.
The company is still managed by its founding owner directors, Chris Grindell and Rob Hastie, and is now recognised as one of the major tyre retailers in the south of Scotland and north Northumberland. We are pleased to be a leading supplier of Bridgestone and Firestone products in the area, as well as supplying all other major brands to our wide range of customers.
Apart from car and van tyres, we also offer commercial tyre services to the haulage and agricultural sectors. Backed up by a 24hr callout and national breakdown service we can ensure our customers are always well looked after.
We pride ourselves on providing an efficient, friendly service at all times whilst still maintaining the highest standards.
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We're rated at 4.9 out of 5 stars by our Google review customers.
First Stop C & R Tyres details
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Frequently asked questions
No, it's not the same.
Alignment involves setting the wheels on each axle in parallel, and the axles parallel to each other, adjusting wheel angles so that the car steering does not drift to one side, as well as ensuring driver comfort and good grip for the tyres, thus guaranteeing safety at the wheel.
Balancing is a mechanical process of adjusting the wheels to prevent vehicle vibration at any speed, no matter what type of driving is used.
The modern car is built for comfort, performance and handling. In order to achieve and maintain the best ride possible, the steering and suspension needs to be measured and adjusted within the motor manufacturer’s specifications. This can only be done by measuring all four wheels and having a proper full four wheel alignment measurement.
Wheel alignment can be affected by hitting the kurb or a large pothole in the road or travelling regularly on gravel roads. If alignment is out, it can cause excessive wear to your tyres and problems with steering or suspension.
First Stop C & R Tyres customer reviews
"4th time I've been here for tyres,luckily always been in stock,and good selection too,and priced well,polite staff"
"I was booked in for 11am to have 4 new tyres fitted. I got onto the bay 10 minutes early and the whole job was completed in under 30 minutes. Really good, hard working and friendly team. This is not the 1st time I have used C&R Tyres and it certainly won't be the last!"
"Friendly, speedy service at good price."
"Took my car in today with a bolt in the tyre. Warmly greeted and said it’ll be fixed in 30mins even although it was during their lunch break. Really great service from a local company. I’ll be back."
"Excellent service and excellent prices They have a nice new workshop since I was last there still the same location"
"It's always a pleasure to get sorted out for tyres here. It's a very good all-round service. I have been using them for many years now."
"I was thoroughly impressed with the service at C&R Tyres in Kelso. They responded to my outreach emails immediately, sourced the exact tyres I needed swiftly, and fitted them perfectly with careful attention to my newly refurbished wheels—no damage whatsoever. This is truly a business that takes pride in its trade and is dedicated to delivering top-quality service. Every staff member I interacted with was polite, friendly, and, most importantly, highly knowledgeable. The entire experience was an absolute pleasure, and while I don’t usually write reviews, I felt compelled to do so due to the outstanding service I received. Highly recommended!"
"Turned up with no appointment for a slow -in tire repair, very clean reception and spotless garage. Work was done quickly and at a reasonable price. Very happy, definitely recommended"