ML alignment
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ML alignment
Just wondering if anyone gets their alignment done anywhere else besides the dealership...mine wants 200+ (which was 2 weeks after I bought the car) and says it shouldnt be done anywhere else bc other shops dont use the same computers use at MB. 
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Why do you need alignment?
Have you had an accident?
Unless you have or your car is pretty old and some parts have worn out, there's no need for alignment.
Yes, do it at a Mercedes dealer.
Have you had an accident?
Unless you have or your car is pretty old and some parts have worn out, there's no need for alignment.
Yes, do it at a Mercedes dealer.
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Alignment DOES NOT change from "everyday" driving.
Alignment only changes from serious accidents, age-related wear.
It is IMPOSSIBLE to fix an out-of-alignment situation without replacing parts. Nothing just "moves" out of alignment. It's either bent, broken, or worn out. There is NO adjustment for bent.
How's it feel to have been "scammed" all these years?
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These things DO NOT change alignment.
Alignment DOES NOT change from "everyday" driving.
Alignment only changes from serious accidents, age-related wear.
It is IMPOSSIBLE to fix an out-of-alignment situation without replacing parts. Nothing just "moves" out of alignment. It's either bent, broken, or worn out. There is NO adjustment for bent.
How's it feel to have been "scammed" all these years?
Alignment DOES NOT change from "everyday" driving.
Alignment only changes from serious accidents, age-related wear.
It is IMPOSSIBLE to fix an out-of-alignment situation without replacing parts. Nothing just "moves" out of alignment. It's either bent, broken, or worn out. There is NO adjustment for bent.
How's it feel to have been "scammed" all these years?
sort of a side-track question, how does alignment works with ML that are equipped with airmatic?
do they set the spec at the lowest level or the highest? Or both are within a reasonable range?
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08 ML350; 07' Acura RDX; 05'FX45; 03'Murano
These things DO NOT change alignment.
Alignment DOES NOT change from "everyday" driving.
Alignment only changes from serious accidents, age-related wear.
It is IMPOSSIBLE to fix an out-of-alignment situation without replacing parts. Nothing just "moves" out of alignment. It's either bent, broken, or worn out. There is NO adjustment for bent.
How's it feel to have been "scammed" all these years?
Alignment DOES NOT change from "everyday" driving.
Alignment only changes from serious accidents, age-related wear.
It is IMPOSSIBLE to fix an out-of-alignment situation without replacing parts. Nothing just "moves" out of alignment. It's either bent, broken, or worn out. There is NO adjustment for bent.
How's it feel to have been "scammed" all these years?
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dtownkennel, was told by a dealer that MB is the best place for alignment. (4matic system, type of alignment used etc.)
Tried an indie for a 4 wheel alingment, and had to take it to the dealer a few days later to redo. Will only use MB dealer for that from now on.
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All I know is she hit a pothole and if we drive without holding the steeringwheel the car veers towards the right...its been a couple of weeks and seems to be getting worst...car is brand new 09 no accidents what so ever rims not a scratch...
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Check also for wheel damage and perhaps tire damage as well.
