Front end alignment - what are you paying?

[Scott C]

Just put new tires on our 2002 325. The car does not seem to track as well
as it did before the tires were put on. I thought to have a front end
alignment, but the dealer wants $250 (rip off!!) and is suggesting front
bushings also.. for another $600.. rip off #2.

Just interested in what you are paying for front end alignments?

Thanks

Scott

[Richard Sexton]

In article >,
Scott C > wrote:
>Just put new tires on our 2002 325. The car does not seem to track as well
>as it did before the tires were put on. I thought to have a front end
>alignment, but the dealer wants $250 (rip off!!) and is suggesting front
>bushings also.. for another $600.. rip off #2.
>
>Just interested in what you are paying for front end alignments?
>
>Thanks

You've lost... that neewww tire feeeeeeeeeeling...

http://articles.mbz.org/tire/new/


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[Fred W]

Scott C wrote:
> Just put new tires on our 2002 325. The car does not seem to track as well
> as it did before the tires were put on. I thought to have a front end
> alignment, but the dealer wants $250 (rip off!!) and is suggesting front
> bushings also.. for another $600.. rip off #2.
>
> Just interested in what you are paying for front end alignments?
>
> Thanks
>
> Scott
>
>

Actually, what you want/need is a 4 wheel alignment, and that generally
costs between $75 and $100. The only tricky thing about BMW alignments
is they specify that the car be "loaded" with a certain amount of weight
in each of the seats before the alignment is checked / adjusted.

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-Fred W

[Tom K.]

"Scott C" > wrote in message
. com...
> Just put new tires on our 2002 325. The car does not seem to track as well
> as it did before the tires were put on. I thought to have a front end
> alignment, but the dealer wants $250 (rip off!!) and is suggesting front
> bushings also.. for another $600.. rip off #2.
>
> Just interested in what you are paying for front end alignments?
>

My dealer charged $190 about 18 months ago. You've probably already covered
this, but have you checked the tire pressures? Check the plaque on your
doorjamb - probably around 29 lbs. front and 33 rear when cold.

Tom K.