Wheel Alignment | Stanley | General Garage

Wheel Alignment in Stanley

Wheel Alignment by General Garage

If you’re searching for a wheel alignment in Stanley, 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 General Garage. 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.

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Checking the alignment of the vehicles tyres by adjusting steering and suspension so your vehicle goes in a straight line and tyres wear evenly.

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General Garage

Manager:Robert Westgarth
Open now (08:00 - 17:00)

Established in the 1980's, General Garage is a family run business based in Annfield Plain, Stanley, County Durham. Providing MOT, servicing and repairs to all makes and models of cars and vans, petrol, diesel and electric. We offer an easy and friendly service to all of our existing and new customers. Out staff are all qualified and offer service with a smile. Free Collection and Delivery service available!

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General Garage details

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South View, New Kyo, , Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 7HS
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Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Bank Holiday opening hours may vary

Do you need to Book a Wheel Alignment?

Checking the alignment of the vehicles tyres by adjusting steering and suspension so your vehicle goes in a straight line and tyres wear evenly.

Wheel Alignment enquiry form

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Other services offered by General Garage

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MOT

The MOT test is issued by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and offered as one of many services at General Garage. All of our MOT testers are trained to the highest levels.

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Brake Inspection

Go to General Garage to have your brakes checked at least once a year (or every 12,000 miles) to ensure you are safe.

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Servicing

Servicing 1000s of cars every year in Stanley. Book your oil change, interim service or full service at General Garage to keep your car running in tip-top condition.

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Tyres

At General Garage we are specialists in Tyres and giving you a professional approach.

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.

General Garage customer reviews

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Rachel - May 02, 2025

"couldn't recommend this garage enough. they have always got my car in and repaired in record times even when it's been last minute and they have been busy. trust them completely, so much so that i still take my car there even though i no longer live in the area. good mechanics are hard to find and these are golden"

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Lauren Jones - April 29, 2025

"I can’t recommend this garage enough. Each and every person who works here goes above and beyond no matter what is wrong with my car/cars. They do everything they can to help with any issues. Will never go anywhere else! Thank you guys!!"

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louise wilson - February 12, 2025

"car was booked in Monday. Picked it back today cannot recommend this garage highly enough. Thanks so much!"

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fay simpson - November 18, 2024

"Huge thanks to rob and ash for always getting my car (kia venga) back in tip top shape after today it feels loads better already !!! Cheers guys cant thank you enough xx"

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Ralph Littlefair - October 11, 2024

"Excellent quality service - Great people, very helpful. Would recommend to all requiring vehicle service, repairs, MOT, to visit and book. Good price, friendly staff."