is $160 to much for a wheel alignment?
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is $160 to much for a wheel alignment?
Hi guys the local big o wants to charge me $160 for a wheel alignment. They're charging me extra because my car is lowered. Is that too much?
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I know Big O offers alignment warranties for a premium. I end up taking my cars to a dealership, and the guy that does all the alignment there also does some of the time attack cars locally. It is a matter of finding someone local that does a good job but does not charge you ridiculous prices. Like I said shop around and ask lots of questions.
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Too much. I got a coilover adjustment and a custom alignment for $160.
I would also suggest staying away from franchise places to work on a modded car. Tuner shops usually know exactly what they're dealing with when they see a modded car and are much more equipped and experienced to help you.
I would also suggest staying away from franchise places to work on a modded car. Tuner shops usually know exactly what they're dealing with when they see a modded car and are much more equipped and experienced to help you.
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+1 On too much. Unless you have crazy amounts of camber (i'm going to guess no because you're asking about alignments) or need some parts replaced that is a lot higher than i would pay. I also agree that you should take it to a more aftermarket friendly shop.
Thank you,
Irving
Thank you,
Irving
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Too much. I got a coilover adjustment and a custom alignment for $160.
I would also suggest staying away from franchise places to work on a modded car. Tuner shops usually know exactly what they're dealing with when they see a modded car and are much more equipped and experienced to help you.
I would also suggest staying away from franchise places to work on a modded car. Tuner shops usually know exactly what they're dealing with when they see a modded car and are much more equipped and experienced to help you.
If they can't accomodate a lowered car with their current equipment then they don't deserve your business and probably don't have much if any experience with lowered cars. Shop around and you can probably find a place who'll do it for a more reasonable price. A simple alignment should only run you $100-$130, especially if you're running pretty vanilla numbers of camber and toe and have nothing broken.
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It's all about the tech doing the work, not the location you go to that matters. I went to all the 'chain shops' asking about getting a lance alignment done. Pretty much they all looked at me sideways and quoted ridiculous amounts for a 'custom' job with zero warranty.
Smartest move I made was to drive down to the local track where there is a huge shop that builds custom cars. Pretty much everyone I talked to in the shop, and also a number of drivers said they all took their car to a specific guy at a local chain shop.
Not only did he do the job, but guaranteed the work, and even after 2 return trips for fine tuning, he never gets upset and actually seems to enjoy the job as it's a break from the standard mommy wagon job he does all day long.
And the price... $100
Smartest move I made was to drive down to the local track where there is a huge shop that builds custom cars. Pretty much everyone I talked to in the shop, and also a number of drivers said they all took their car to a specific guy at a local chain shop.
Not only did he do the job, but guaranteed the work, and even after 2 return trips for fine tuning, he never gets upset and actually seems to enjoy the job as it's a break from the standard mommy wagon job he does all day long.
And the price... $100
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The two alignments I had in 2013 and 2014 were both under $60. Lowered and wide tires.... No crazy specs and the car rides great. Almost due for a tune up alignment...
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That's way too much money. Most shops charge $70-$100. My local Lexus dealership charges $150 but they're one of the few places that can align a super slammed cars.
Firestone has Lifetime Alignments for $150 in my area as well. I don't think it's available in every state though.
Firestone has Lifetime Alignments for $150 in my area as well. I don't think it's available in every state though.