My buddy have a car,and we took it to mechanic to check,as it had clunks in his steering. Mechanic said it is inner tie-rods. So he paid $$$,and the problem is still there. Money is big amount as it is BMW m3, 500$ paid with labor. But problem is still there,nothing changed. So what are the options??? The only thing they did by replacing both tie-rods is fucked up the alignment,as now he need to align car,but the issue he wanted to fix at first place is not fixed

Just want to hear your opinion.