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How often do you get an alignment?
So I go into a shop and ask for a price. They quote me $79, $109, or $159 depending on how long it is warranted - up to three years. I tell them I want the $79. They immediately go into a "up sale" pitch... "Well you have a high dollar vehicle, don't you want the best?" I look at them funny. "With the $159 service it is guaranteed for longer." I ask them, "are you going to tighten the bolts less for the $79 deal?" They answer, "No, but if you hit a curb or..." I put up my hand. "No, I just want the $79 service" So, now I'm thinking to myself. The only two reason the vehicle should need an alignment more than once in a great number of years are:
So, I wonder, how many people actually go for the longer guaranteed alignment? How often do you have yours aligned?
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Our '01, with ~76k miles, has never been re-aligned...wear on front tires has always been fine; rear tires have shown the usual slight inner side wear on tires I have taken off, for new tires. Current tires look very good and even across the tread...
Could I/should I play with the toe/rear 'camber'? Dunno, and sort of don't care. It steers fine, doesn't pull, stops straight, and rolls down the road with no vibration or shimmy...maybe next year, lol! GL, mD
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I'm in NYC, 2 times a year. I bought a package from a referred shop. 3 times if I bring it for "warranty" alignment. You don't have to hit a curb, it could be a huge pothole.
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Yea i get mine done once a year. I figure an alignment is cheaper than new rubber.
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I paid for lifetime alignment, so I had it done everytime I change engine oil: 7.5K mi/6-mos.
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