alignment
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2001 c240
alignment
hey everybody, i was going to get my car aligned, but i was wondering if i can get it done at an independent shop rather than the dealer. Is there any reason that the shop cannot do an accurate alignment on the car and the dealership can?
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If your asking whether or not a private shop can align it back to factory specs, they cant. They can align it relatively close to factory specs. I would imagine the dealership would have an easier time getting it closer to factory specs. But once your goes out of its factory alignment it can never go back, just close to it.
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In my opinion, it really doesn't need to go back to the dealer. The newer alignment shops around me have some of the latest laser alignment systems which I've had done on my other vehicles and have not had a problem.
How much is the dealer charging? I pay $100.00.
How much is the dealer charging? I pay $100.00.
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2013 c300 4matic, 2002 c240
alignment at non-dealership here in ohio and michigan run around $90. sometimes there is a nice coupon to use at some nondealers for $45. i think one of them is belle tire (but not all of them have the machinary to do it so ask them before you go)
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If your asking whether or not a private shop can align it back to factory specs, they cant. They can align it relatively close to factory specs. I would imagine the dealership would have an easier time getting it closer to factory specs. But once your goes out of its factory alignment it can never go back, just close to it.
If you have aftermarket wheels or suspension then it's hard to go back to the factory alignment. Otherwise I don't see why it wouldn't be possible...
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i have just upgraded to a new set of tyres/rims from 15" to 17". Do I have to do alignment?
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Originally Posted by Cappa26
If your asking whether or not a private shop can align it back to factory specs, they cant. They can align it relatively close to factory specs. I would imagine the dealership would have an easier time getting it closer to factory specs. But once your goes out of its factory alignment it can never go back, just close to it.
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If the car is new (less than 7500 miles I think) have the dealer do it for free. Some cars need alignment bolt kits that are not covered under the full warranty, only the initial 7500 miles. If you need them after that, the whole job will run you about $300 at the stealership.
Any good tire/wheel shop can align the car like the dealer. Have it done at least every time you change/rotate tires and wheels.
Any good tire/wheel shop can align the car like the dealer. Have it done at least every time you change/rotate tires and wheels.
