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    Default 2012 Mazda 3 GT Alignment/Pulling to the left

    Hello Everyone,

    I am a noob so please forgive me if I sound stupid.
    A week ago while exiting the parking lot I hit a curb with my front right tire and I hit it again the next day, same spot. The car started pulling to the left. Took the car to a Canadian Tire wanting to get an alignment. The Tech called me and told me the right strut has no oil so need to change it before alignment. So I agreed. Then he told me the brakes were worn out and the metal is almost showing. That I did not believe since I had a brake check done a few months ago and it still had 5-6 mm. One and a half years ago I got another done and the brakes were at 8 mm. So then I realize he might be trying to pull a fast one on me. And I told him not to do the brakes. Got the new struts and alignment though. But the car still pulls to the left over 80 kmph (lesser than it did, but still pulls). Slower speeds, it's okay. Going to take the car to them again to check the alignment and maybe rotating the tires. Posting my alignment results. Any suggestions? Like maybe rotating the tires? Is the alignment okay? I hope there are no worn out components. Camber on the left front is -0.6 degrees


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    Default Re: 2012 Mazda 3 GT Alignment/Pulling to the left

    Okay, I don't know why I cannot upload the image. Here's a link https://ibb.co/Mph5CVf https://ibb.co/Mph5CVf

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    Default Re: 2012 Mazda 3 GT Alignment/Pulling to the left

    Quote Originally Posted by adityalaijawala View Post
    Okay, I don't know why I cannot upload the image. Here's a link https://ibb.co/Mph5CVf https://ibb.co/Mph5CVf
    Use your phone to send images...

    Don't bring your car to CT, they just most likely ripped you off already.

    Go to an independent and have it checked out.

    The Alignment may be out due to a bent part also.


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    Default Re: 2012 Mazda 3 GT Alignment/Pulling to the left

    Quote Originally Posted by Flagrum_3 View Post
    Use your phone to send images...

    Don't bring your car to CT, they just most likely ripped you off already.

    Go to an independent and have it checked out.

    The Alignment may be out due to a bent part also.


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    +1 never go to Canadian Tire for mechanical problems, go to a real mechanic or even a stealership before CT.

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