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Old 04-17-14, 08:33 AM
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Hi, I we to an alignment shop and they said they couldn't do my car because it was too new. Does this mean I need to get it done at a dealer? My car is a 250 non sport
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I've done it before at the dealer for $99, thats the typical price. Might as well do it there
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That's not bad. Thought it would be around 200.
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If I recall correctly, there was a thread a while ago about this. Shops were saying they couldn't do it because they didn't yet have access to the specs for the new IS, and therefore didn't know what settings to use. I would have thought that would have been resolved by now, but apparently not.

But as 4TehNguyen said, if it's only $99 at a dealer, I'd probably just go that route.
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$99 was on my 2IS a couple years back, not sure on the current price.
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Just called dealership. They said 129 plus tax for everyone who is wondering how much.
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Op, if your in South Florida call 5 star alignment. They have the latest digital alignment equipment and actually know what they are doing. They calibrate they're equipment frequently and do a great job. They charge $69. All they do at 5 star is frame straightening and alignments. There are always high end cars and and race car or two waiting to get an alignment when ever I go there. You also need to make an apointment. Adam is the name of the guy there that does all my alignments

It's worth calling them to see if they have the alignment specs for the 2014 IS's and can do your car..

http://www.5staralignment.com/wheel-alignment.html

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+1 for 5 star! Speak with Adam or Danny. Great people!
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i thought any shop can provide balancing and alignment?

the only concern i have is more on how often for the IS.
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Originally Posted by daduc
Hi, I we to an alignment shop and they said they couldn't do my car because it was too new. Does this mean I need to get it done at a dealer? My car is a 250 non sport
What part of Florida are you in?
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Ieven the delears don't have the specs for 2014,is. So they used 2013 is specs for allignment
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You could also check the price with a regular Toyota dealer. They can do the alignment as well.
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