My work is $125 for just the alignment so that seems like a good deal, but only if you think you really need it.
$99 fair for wheel balance & front alignment?
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$80 at Kwik Kar here for one time front end alignment. I get balance free @ Costco w tyre purchase
It's a fair price for sure.
Seems low, at least for where I live. Finding a shop that can do a proper alignment is a daunting task around here. Hopefully it's better by you.
Originally Posted by Gebo
I betcha it cost more than $99, if you know what I mean...
I'm generally leery of "specials", if you know what I mean...
My observation is most really good alignment shops don't run "specials"
Yep. But I wonder if they need to drum up some biz to keep the doors open.
Originally Posted by mclasser
Local shop has a "pothole special" running. Only adjustable point in the Elantra is the front toe (solid rear axle).
My VW had a solid rear axle--solid, but I guess it could twist? torsion beam?--and towards the end it took a toe-in bend to it. Super common on that model. Not saying yours has that but it can be good to watch the rear toe, even if not adjustable. As long as the rear tires aren't feathering, great, you could probably skip, but measuring it might give a heads up on future problems.
I betcha it cost more than $99, if you know what I mean...
I'm generally leery of "specials", if you know what I mean...
My observation is most really good alignment shops don't run "specials"
Yep. But I wonder if they need to drum up some biz to keep the doors open.
Originally Posted by mclasser
Local shop has a "pothole special" running. Only adjustable point in the Elantra is the front toe (solid rear axle).
My VW had a solid rear axle--solid, but I guess it could twist? torsion beam?--and towards the end it took a toe-in bend to it. Super common on that model. Not saying yours has that but it can be good to watch the rear toe, even if not adjustable. As long as the rear tires aren't feathering, great, you could probably skip, but measuring it might give a heads up on future problems.
Originally Posted by supton
Originally Posted by Gebo
I betcha it cost more than $99, if you know what I mean...
I'm generally leery of "specials", if you know what I mean...
My observation is most really good alignment shops don't run "specials"
Yep. But I wonder if they need to drum up some biz to keep the doors open.
Yeah, I think many places are running specials that you never see them run and they're not shady places.
Originally Posted by Gebo
I betcha it cost more than $99, if you know what I mean...
I'm generally leery of "specials", if you know what I mean...
My observation is most really good alignment shops don't run "specials"
Yep. But I wonder if they need to drum up some biz to keep the doors open.
Yeah, I think many places are running specials that you never see them run and they're not shady places.
