'08 TL how much should i spend on an alignment without being taken for a ride?
in NJ...
Thanks

 

$70 is the normal/average price.

I wouldn't pay more than $80.

 

I paid $80 last week for a 4 wheel alignment at the dealer after getting 4 new tires mounted and balanced.

 

depends on area and where you go.

dealer will charge $110-125.
indy big box $60-80

firestone has a lifetime deal for $150 or so.

i'm paranoid and have trust issues (as well as bad experiences) with the big box shops. my car only goes to the dealer, so i pay for that peace of mind (i know, i know...there are less expensive alternatives).

 

Check your local dealer's websites and look for service coupons.

 

i do this ALL the time. every little bit helps!

 

Absolutely.

 

Sorry to thread jack but does anyone have any advice on a good place to get a lowered TL aligned? Ive tried a couple of places but my car wont fit on the racks to get aligned.

 

you need to find a place with one of those in ground alignment machines. or find a performance shop that is drop friendly (they would have those in ground racks).

 

^+1. You need to find an after market shop that does suspension work and/or rims and tires.

 

Thanks guys

 

I paid in food lol
A number 2 from in & out animal style and my buddy did a full alignment plus a tire rotation

 

$80 for all 4 wheels

 

when I bought new tires last week the allignment was included along with the mounting, balancing,etc.

 

try and find a firestone in your area that has an in-ground lift.

that feature, plus the lifetime alignment for $150 is a no-brainer. i've owned my TL for 2 years and have constantly either changed ride height, installed camber kits, etc...so it pays for itself in 2 visits. i think i've gone up there a total of 6 times in the past few years.

 

I'm from the area...where did you go and what did you get?

 

I do not have a TL-After research from a few tire places including tire rack I actually was able to get the best price from the honda dealer. The tires are Yokohama Avid Envigor.

 

Depends on what you want & your actual susp set-up.
Its not uncommon for cheap / chain alignment places to not care much about quality and accuracy. If your unmodified, your probably ok, but I would not trust a chain place to do a modified TL with camber kits, etc. Personally I don't mind paying more if a real pro is doing the work, and not some noob.