Where to get an alignment? Dealer?

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Old 01-22-2004, 12:18 PM
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Where to get an alignment? Dealer?

Where to get a wheel Alignment in NY/NJ area thas cheap and reputable, and also, how much? I'm sure Dealer rapes you on this service. The only place I coudl think about was Sears.
Old 01-22-2004, 12:32 PM
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my friend and i just hosted an alignment day for NASA northeast. $30 but it's in Newton, NJ

let me know if you are interested. giong to host another alignment/tech day there.
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Try Firestone.

Here in Dallas, they have a deal - lifetime alignment for $129.99.
Old 01-22-2004, 08:45 PM
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Don't go to the dealer, they will charge you alot. The other day I was charged $90 for 4 wheel alignment, I believe NTB was $55 or so.
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It is definetely not the price alone. I always go to mechanic who used to work for me, if I can get a deal - fine (he works for Kimmel tire - part of the chain), but even if I pay full price - I know it's done right, and he checks my caster every time - something most other people, including dealer, don't bother doing. BTW, having you caster checked by mechanic is just another way to tell how good he is.
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Originally posted by Strannik
and he checks my caster every time - something most other people, including dealer, don't bother doing. BTW, having you caster checked by mechanic is just another way to tell how good he is.
Yeah, but can the casters be adjusted at all on this car???
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you can go to most tire places or anywhere that changes tires. Their alignment is usually around $49 or so. ETD in Hillsdale charges me $39 but usually it's $49. Not too bad, definitely better then the $90 at the dealer.
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I just got it done at Mavis for 50 bux with tax and crap. They rebalanced all my wheels for free, and told me he got it to 1/100ths due to me having some bends in my rims, causing me to feel some vibrations in the steering wheel. Over all not bad ne more. I thought the vibrations were due to my new conti extreme tires.
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for those of you that are lowered(pretty much everyone), have you had any trouble finding places to accept your car?
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