Hey gang -- This is my first post. I bought an 04 Civic used a couple of weeks ago. During the test drive, I noticed the car would veer to the right when the wheel is let go. So during the negotiations with the dealer, I got him to throw in an alignment. Problem is, after the alignment and a subsequent recheck, the car still goes right. I know the guys at the shop where the alignment was done, so I pretty much trust them, but they're telling me that on the Civic, not all angles can be adjusted, that some are fixed. I don't think Honda would put out a product that has such a limitation, so I was wondering if any of you had some thoughts on where I might go from here.

 

Tire pressure?

 

I checked the tire pressure after the complimentary alignment. It seems ok (32 - 35 psi on all tires). I also rotated the tires, thinking the previous owner may have been driving for awhile out of alignment. No dice. I then cross-rotated the front tires, again under the thinking that the tires may have had some memory in them. Again, the same dive to the right. It would seem all the simple things have been covered. Any suggestions as to what to try next?

 

Have someone put it on a frame rack and see if the car is actually straight. I'd be checking Carfax right now to see if it's been in any major accidents.

 

The Carfax showed nothing but the original sale at 53 miles. I like the idea of checking the frame. I'll ask the guys I know at the Firestone shop which shop would be the best for this type of check. I did notice a upc/stock sticker on the left hand headlight when I bought it, and I didn't think anything of it. This vehicle may have been in a minor fender bender. If it was, it couldn't have been too bad, as the hood shows rock chips consistent with a 2 yr old car.

 

Take it to honda.