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2017 Audi Q7 — car pulls right even though alignment is green

DailyTraveler76Community StarterJun 13, 20262017 Audi Q7 3.0TLos Angeles
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 132,500 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial pull, or look harder at caster/camber side-to-side?
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CamberPilotCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 13, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2017 Audi Q7, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. Stop there until you know. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
TorqueFan276Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 13, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2017 Audi Q7 in Los Angeles, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “car pulls right even though alignment is,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. That's my plan before I call anyone.
DailyTraveler76Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 13, 2026permalink
I parked the 2017 Audi Q7 and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. That's my plan before I call anyone.
HybridShopperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 13, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2017 Audi Q7 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. If you share a photo of the worksheet, easier to sanity-check. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
RoadTripDIYerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 13, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2017 Audi Q7 in Los Angeles, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “car pulls right even though alignment is,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2017 Audi Q7 in Los Angeles with 132,500 miles. Stop there until you know. That's my plan before I call anyone.
ColdStartRoadie829Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 13, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2017 Audi Q7, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. If the story changes I'll post the new data.
DealTraveler643Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 14, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2017 Audi Q7 before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Do that first. I'll update if anything new shows up.
ApexNerd973Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 14, 2026permalink
I'd push back a little: Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2017 Audi Q7 before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. That's the whole play. I'll update if anything new shows up.
DailyTraveler76Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 14, 2026permalink
Useful. I'll report back after I verify that on my 2017 Audi Q7. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
RoadWrench173Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 14, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2017 Audi Q7 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2017 Audi Q7 in Los Angeles with 132,500 miles. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
DailyTraveler76Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 14, 2026permalink
I parked the 2017 Audi Q7 and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
ApexNerd973Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 14, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2017 Audi Q7, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Do that first. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
DailyTraveler76Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 14, 2026permalink
I parked the 2017 Audi Q7 and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
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