Wheel Alignment | Indy Motors

Wheel Alignment in Bolton

Wheel Alignment by Indy Motors

If you’re searching for a wheel alignment in Bolton, 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 Indy Motors. 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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Indy Motors

Manager:Owen Lee

Indy Motors MOT Centre, Trusted Garage in Westhoughton Indy Motors is a DVSA-approved MOT Centre in Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, offering MOT testing (Class 4), car repairs, full vehicle servicing, diagnostics, anti-rust underbody treatment, and tyre services. We’re known for our honest, professional service and transparent pricing. Whether you need an MOT near Bolton, car repairs in Westhoughton, or a full service for your vehicle, our skilled technicians are here to help. Visit us today for MOTs, servicing & repairs in Westhoughton!

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Indy Motors details

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79 Wingates Lane, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3LP
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Monday
09:30 - 17:30
Tuesday
09:30 - 17:30
Wednesday
09:30 - 17:30
Thursday
09:30 - 17:30
Friday
09:30 - 17:30
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 Indy Motors

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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 Indy Motors. All of our MOT testers are trained to the highest levels.

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Brake Inspection

Go to Indy Motors 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 Bolton. Book your oil change, interim service or full service at Indy Motors to keep your car running in tip-top condition.

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Air conditioning service

Indy Motors can carry out a comprehensive check of your cars air conditioning system. It's recommended to re-gas air conditioning every 2 years.

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.

Indy Motors customer reviews

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Linda Crosby - September 04, 2026

"Took my Tucson in for checking as was concerned about a low humming noise. Got a slot at very short notice . Car was taken for a test drive and popped on ramp, wheel bearings and tyres checked, and was reassured nothing was wrong and no work needed. Offered to pay for the time taken to check but was told no charge. So impressed by the professionalism and honesty and will be using this garage for all future maintenance and services . Since this review, Indy asked me to return as they wanted to recheck their earlier diagnosis of the issue. They decided there was an issue with a wheel bearing after all and have now replaced this part on front left"

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Natalie Wood - August 29, 2026

"Yat was amazing very friendly always happy to help and very knowledgeable. excellent service wouldn’t take my car anywhere else 😊"

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Georgia Wood - August 29, 2026

"Yat was so helpful and genuine. He was very informed on cars and helped us out were other garages might scam you and charge you loads just for looking at your car. Great guy definitely would recommend going to him!! :)"

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Susan Horrocks - August 28, 2026

"This is the first time I have used this MOT centre and will certainly use them again, they gave me an appointment for MOT and full service at very short notice. The staff are very polite and helpful and I will not hesitate to recommend them to friends and family."

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Rachel McGinlay - August 26, 2026

"First time using this garage. Excellent communication. Sent lots of pics and quote by WhatsApp messages. Quick ordering and fitting of parts and reasonable price. Best service and communication I’ve ever received from a car garage. Would recommend."

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Linda Crosby - August 21, 2026

"Took my Tucson in for checking as was concerned about a low humming noise. Got a slot at very short notice . Car was taken for a test drive and popped on ramp, wheel bearings and tyres checked, and was reassured nothing was wrong and no work needed. Offered to pay for the time taken to check but was told no charge. So impressed by the professionalism and honesty and will be using this garage for all future maintenance and services ."

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Ian Armstrong - August 19, 2026

"Contacted Indy Motors for a price for Service & MOT on my Citroen E4 Shine Booked me in for today 19/8/26 Dropped off @ 9am & picked up @ 13.30pm Very good quality service from Indy Motors Always very helpful staff A lot cheaper than Citroen Bolton Superb service & pricing 💯% Recommend Indy Motors Keep up the great work Guys 👌👍👌👍👌👍👌👍👌👍"

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Lucy - August 12, 2026

"Recently had my mot done, absolutely lovely quick and super simple on booking via website prices up front which made it less stressful! Thanks!"

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justin harper - August 08, 2026

"After accidentally letting my mot run out ,I called a few garages who could only fit me in in a few weeks .i called to Indy motors on the off chance and they fit me in there and then,on a Saturday too ,extremely helpful ,extremely friendly and extremely professional,phenomenal service ,thankyou ."