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Re: alignment shop (db8geezer)
As far as getting those camber kits installed, I would do them yourself because they're relatively easy to put on and most alignment shop will charge you an arm and a leg to put em on.
Bear Alignment out in Monterey Park is AWESOME when it comes down to alignments. Those guys know what they're doing. West End Alignment is in Gardena and they're almost the Gods of Alignment in So Cal. They offer corner weighting and full alignment, but are far depending where you live. Worse comes to worse, Discount Tire isn't all that bad.
Bear Alignment out in Monterey Park is AWESOME when it comes down to alignments. Those guys know what they're doing. West End Alignment is in Gardena and they're almost the Gods of Alignment in So Cal. They offer corner weighting and full alignment, but are far depending where you live. Worse comes to worse, Discount Tire isn't all that bad.
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Re: alignment shop (db8geezer)
Oh, Price Range:
- Alignment: 60-90 for 4 wheel alignment
- Camber Kit - 45 a side to install them, maybe 15 more to adjust them.
I only assume these prices based on what I remember when I inquired about the same thing.
- Alignment: 60-90 for 4 wheel alignment
- Camber Kit - 45 a side to install them, maybe 15 more to adjust them.
I only assume these prices based on what I remember when I inquired about the same thing.
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Re: alignment shop (db8geezer)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by db8geezer »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">anybody know any good alignment shops in so cal LA area...need to install skunk2 camber kits and get alignment ...plus a price range would be nice </TD></TR></TABLE>
i dont know if they run this offer down in LA but im in the Bay Area and i go to firestone... payed about 160 for a lifetime plan. your entitled to about 2 alignments within a year( they said if i really needed it i could go once or twice more in a year). i would check them out cuz you can save a lot of $$ in tha long run. GL
i dont know if they run this offer down in LA but im in the Bay Area and i go to firestone... payed about 160 for a lifetime plan. your entitled to about 2 alignments within a year( they said if i really needed it i could go once or twice more in a year). i would check them out cuz you can save a lot of $$ in tha long run. GL
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sleeperteg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i dont know if they run this offer down in LA but im in the Bay Area and i go to firestone... payed about 160 for a lifetime plan. your entitled to about 2 alignments within a year( they said if i really needed it i could go once or twice more in a year). i would check them out cuz you can save a lot of $$ in tha long run. GL</TD></TR></TABLE>
In SO CAL, Discount Tire offers an identical plan. It sounds like such a great deal, but i've heard mixed opinions. SOme say they offer great service, others say they neglect your car since they make no money off you when you visit. So when your car goes up on those racks, its like they do the alignment quick and dont pay much attention.
i dont know if they run this offer down in LA but im in the Bay Area and i go to firestone... payed about 160 for a lifetime plan. your entitled to about 2 alignments within a year( they said if i really needed it i could go once or twice more in a year). i would check them out cuz you can save a lot of $$ in tha long run. GL</TD></TR></TABLE>
In SO CAL, Discount Tire offers an identical plan. It sounds like such a great deal, but i've heard mixed opinions. SOme say they offer great service, others say they neglect your car since they make no money off you when you visit. So when your car goes up on those racks, its like they do the alignment quick and dont pay much attention.
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Re: alignment shop (EnjoyTheRideDC2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EnjoyTheRideDC2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
In SO CAL, Discount Tire offers an identical plan. It sounds like such a great deal, but i've heard mixed opinions. SOme say they offer great service, others say they neglect your car since they make no money off you when you visit. So when your car goes up on those racks, its like they do the alignment quick and dont pay much attention.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i dont know if you know but by law they have to provide you with the before and after specs... its your responsibility wherever you would get this done at to go over the results and make sure they are where they should be. they took a couple hours on my car and did a good job. they didnt even charge me extra for having a "modified" car. as long as they can get you on the lift you really dont have anything else to worry about. and they make plenty of money off this deal because most people dont keep their cars that long anymore. plus the agreement really only allows for 2 visits a year for however long the car is your possesion. they said i could go once or twice more if i absolutely need it but dont make it a habit because they reserve the right your give you back a prorated $ amount and cancel your lifetime policy with them. i always deal with the manager after i met him my first time over there cuz i had a pretty good experience dealing with him. i would recommend this to anyone else.
In SO CAL, Discount Tire offers an identical plan. It sounds like such a great deal, but i've heard mixed opinions. SOme say they offer great service, others say they neglect your car since they make no money off you when you visit. So when your car goes up on those racks, its like they do the alignment quick and dont pay much attention.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i dont know if you know but by law they have to provide you with the before and after specs... its your responsibility wherever you would get this done at to go over the results and make sure they are where they should be. they took a couple hours on my car and did a good job. they didnt even charge me extra for having a "modified" car. as long as they can get you on the lift you really dont have anything else to worry about. and they make plenty of money off this deal because most people dont keep their cars that long anymore. plus the agreement really only allows for 2 visits a year for however long the car is your possesion. they said i could go once or twice more if i absolutely need it but dont make it a habit because they reserve the right your give you back a prorated $ amount and cancel your lifetime policy with them. i always deal with the manager after i met him my first time over there cuz i had a pretty good experience dealing with him. i would recommend this to anyone else.
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Re: alignment shop (sleeperteg)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sleeperteg »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
i dont know if you know but by law they have to provide you with the before and after specs... its your responsibility wherever you would get this done at to go over the results and make sure they are where they should be. they took a couple hours on my car and did a good job. they didnt even charge me extra for having a "modified" car. as long as they can get you on the lift you really dont have anything else to worry about. and they make plenty of money off this deal because most people dont keep their cars that long anymore. plus the agreement really only allows for 2 visits a year for however long the car is your possesion. they said i could go once or twice more if i absolutely need it but dont make it a habit because they reserve the right your give you back a prorated $ amount and cancel your lifetime policy with them. i always deal with the manager after i met him my first time over there cuz i had a pretty good experience dealing with him. i would recommend this to anyone else. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I am aware of the proof of work completed, but like I said, mixed opinions is what I've heard. I have heard positive stories regarding lifetime alignments, where people were recommending it and praising its convienence. But it has been my observation that if you have modified suspension on your car in SoCal, usually there's some extra fee for it being lowered and what-not. I think down in the Los Angeles area, some places just dont provide the good and honest service that is expected.
sleeperteg, if I knew of a firestone in my area that gave me the overall experience you have had, then I'd completely recommend the lifetime service to anyone. The deal itself is awesome. And what I meant by making money per visit, is when you bring your car to get aligned for a second or third time, there is no exchange of money, so for that day they made no money on the alignment. Overall, thye're still making money off you, but not recorded for that day.
i dont know if you know but by law they have to provide you with the before and after specs... its your responsibility wherever you would get this done at to go over the results and make sure they are where they should be. they took a couple hours on my car and did a good job. they didnt even charge me extra for having a "modified" car. as long as they can get you on the lift you really dont have anything else to worry about. and they make plenty of money off this deal because most people dont keep their cars that long anymore. plus the agreement really only allows for 2 visits a year for however long the car is your possesion. they said i could go once or twice more if i absolutely need it but dont make it a habit because they reserve the right your give you back a prorated $ amount and cancel your lifetime policy with them. i always deal with the manager after i met him my first time over there cuz i had a pretty good experience dealing with him. i would recommend this to anyone else.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I am aware of the proof of work completed, but like I said, mixed opinions is what I've heard. I have heard positive stories regarding lifetime alignments, where people were recommending it and praising its convienence. But it has been my observation that if you have modified suspension on your car in SoCal, usually there's some extra fee for it being lowered and what-not. I think down in the Los Angeles area, some places just dont provide the good and honest service that is expected.
sleeperteg, if I knew of a firestone in my area that gave me the overall experience you have had, then I'd completely recommend the lifetime service to anyone. The deal itself is awesome. And what I meant by making money per visit, is when you bring your car to get aligned for a second or third time, there is no exchange of money, so for that day they made no money on the alignment. Overall, thye're still making money off you, but not recorded for that day.
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Re: alignment shop (EnjoyTheRideDC2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EnjoyTheRideDC2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
sleeperteg, if I knew of a firestone in my area that gave me the overall experience you have had, then I'd completely recommend the lifetime service to anyone. The deal itself is awesome. And what I meant by making money per visit, is when you bring your car to get aligned for a second or third time, there is no exchange of money, so for that day they made no money on the alignment. Overall, thye're still making money off you, but not recorded for that day.</TD></TR></TABLE>
its all good... sometimes you have to be a dick to get good service tho... funny thing was i almost didnt take my car over there. i called the day i had my suspension put on and they said they could take my car but i didnt get there in time. when i called the next day to see if i could still come in i talked to someone different. the first guy i talked to said i could take my car in as many times as i want. then when i called back the next day the manager picked up and told me i was on crack cuz there was no way in hell they would honor that for all their customers. then they really wouldnt be making money out of this. i was pissed because i was promised something that really made me want to do business with them and then being told i cant go as often as i want. then they guy starts giving me **** cuz i said my car has been dumped and inch and a half. the guy prior to him said it wouldnt be a problem and i wouldnt be charged extra. anyways make a long story short i take my car down to show him it will make it onto the lift he apologized and said "hey understand i have to let people know upfront and try to be fair to everyone, im sorry for the inconveniences and i would be happy to work on your car." we shook hands and everything was all gravy. whenever i need anything from them i always go thru him because we now have a history. i still think you should look into it and if they give you **** just raise a little hell and then decide whether or not its still worth it to you do give them your business...
sleeperteg, if I knew of a firestone in my area that gave me the overall experience you have had, then I'd completely recommend the lifetime service to anyone. The deal itself is awesome. And what I meant by making money per visit, is when you bring your car to get aligned for a second or third time, there is no exchange of money, so for that day they made no money on the alignment. Overall, thye're still making money off you, but not recorded for that day.</TD></TR></TABLE>
its all good... sometimes you have to be a dick to get good service tho... funny thing was i almost didnt take my car over there. i called the day i had my suspension put on and they said they could take my car but i didnt get there in time. when i called the next day to see if i could still come in i talked to someone different. the first guy i talked to said i could take my car in as many times as i want. then when i called back the next day the manager picked up and told me i was on crack cuz there was no way in hell they would honor that for all their customers. then they really wouldnt be making money out of this. i was pissed because i was promised something that really made me want to do business with them and then being told i cant go as often as i want. then they guy starts giving me **** cuz i said my car has been dumped and inch and a half. the guy prior to him said it wouldnt be a problem and i wouldnt be charged extra. anyways make a long story short i take my car down to show him it will make it onto the lift he apologized and said "hey understand i have to let people know upfront and try to be fair to everyone, im sorry for the inconveniences and i would be happy to work on your car." we shook hands and everything was all gravy. whenever i need anything from them i always go thru him because we now have a history. i still think you should look into it and if they give you **** just raise a little hell and then decide whether or not its still worth it to you do give them your business...
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Re: alignment shop (sleeperteg)
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its all good... sometimes you have to be a dick to get good service tho... funny thing was i almost didnt take my car over there. i called the day i had my suspension put on and they said they could take my car but i didnt get there in time. when i called the next day to see if i could still come in i talked to someone different. the first guy i talked to said i could take my car in as many times as i want. then when i called back the next day the manager picked up and told me i was on crack cuz there was no way in hell they would honor that for all their customers. then they really wouldnt be making money out of this. i was pissed because i was promised something that really made me want to do business with them and then being told i cant go as often as i want. then they guy starts giving me **** cuz i said my car has been dumped and inch and a half. the guy prior to him said it wouldnt be a problem and i wouldnt be charged extra. anyways make a long story short i take my car down to show him it will make it onto the lift he apologized and said "hey understand i have to let people know upfront and try to be fair to everyone, im sorry for the inconveniences and i would be happy to work on your car." we shook hands and everything was all gravy. whenever i need anything from them i always go thru him because we now have a history. i still think you should look into it and if they give you **** just raise a little hell and then decide whether or not its still worth it to you do give them your business... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Definitely, in So Cal give Discount Tires a shot. Who knows, they may work well for you guys. As for me, I've decided to stay loyal to the shops I've dealt with for my alignment. To all their own.
its all good... sometimes you have to be a dick to get good service tho... funny thing was i almost didnt take my car over there. i called the day i had my suspension put on and they said they could take my car but i didnt get there in time. when i called the next day to see if i could still come in i talked to someone different. the first guy i talked to said i could take my car in as many times as i want. then when i called back the next day the manager picked up and told me i was on crack cuz there was no way in hell they would honor that for all their customers. then they really wouldnt be making money out of this. i was pissed because i was promised something that really made me want to do business with them and then being told i cant go as often as i want. then they guy starts giving me **** cuz i said my car has been dumped and inch and a half. the guy prior to him said it wouldnt be a problem and i wouldnt be charged extra. anyways make a long story short i take my car down to show him it will make it onto the lift he apologized and said "hey understand i have to let people know upfront and try to be fair to everyone, im sorry for the inconveniences and i would be happy to work on your car." we shook hands and everything was all gravy. whenever i need anything from them i always go thru him because we now have a history. i still think you should look into it and if they give you **** just raise a little hell and then decide whether or not its still worth it to you do give them your business...
</TD></TR></TABLE>Definitely, in So Cal give Discount Tires a shot. Who knows, they may work well for you guys. As for me, I've decided to stay loyal to the shops I've dealt with for my alignment. To all their own.
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