Car Pulls Left or Right: Causes
A car that consistently pulls to one side has clear, fixable causes. A Cranbourne West specialist explains.
What it usually means
Consistent pulling (on a flat, straight road) is most often wheel alignment, uneven tyre pressures or wear, or a worn suspension/steering component. A pull that appears only under braking is a brake issue (sticking caliper or hose); a pull only under acceleration is more torque-steer/mounts.
Test on a known-level road, as cambered roads naturally pull slightly left.
What you should do
Get the alignment and tyres checked — usually a quick fix — and the suspension if needed. Left alone it wears tyres and is tiring to drive.
We check alignment, tyres, brakes and suspension to find why it pulls.
How we find & fix it
Because the same symptom can have several causes, we use dealer-level diagnostics and a methodical check to pinpoint the real cause — rather than throwing parts at it.
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Car Pulls Left or Right: Causes — FAQ
Usually alignment, uneven tyres/pressures, or worn suspension. Under braking only = a brake issue; under acceleration only = torque steer/mounts.
Test on a level road — cambered roads pull slightly left naturally.
Often — if alignment or tyres are the cause. We check suspension too.
Yes — worth fixing promptly to avoid uneven wear.
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