4-Wheel Alignment
04-16-2009, 02:57 PM
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I had my first two alignments done at the dealer and it cost about $300 as I recall.
I just had my car into my brake shop to get the rotors turned and I had them do the 4-Wheel alignment for $100.
Is there something that BMW is offering for this alignment that I am not getting from my local shop, or was I just getting hosed by the dealer.
I just had my car into my brake shop to get the rotors turned and I had them do the 4-Wheel alignment for $100.
Is there something that BMW is offering for this alignment that I am not getting from my local shop, or was I just getting hosed by the dealer.
04-16-2009, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by jsal' post='849704' date='Apr 16 2009, 06:57 PM
I had my first two alignments done at the dealer and it cost about $300 as I recall.
I just had my car into my brake shop to get the rotors turned and I had them do the 4-Wheel alignment for $100.
Is there something that BMW is offering for this alignment that I am not getting from my local shop, or was I just getting hosed by the dealer.
I just had my car into my brake shop to get the rotors turned and I had them do the 4-Wheel alignment for $100.
Is there something that BMW is offering for this alignment that I am not getting from my local shop, or was I just getting hosed by the dealer.
04-16-2009, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='849776' date='Apr 16 2009, 04:02 PM
For a RWD BMW I'm sure a competent shop with experience with "euro" cars and a proper alignment rig should be able handle a BMW. If it were AWD I'd only rely on a BMW store.
My guy charges me $70 at tire works for alignment and it includes a 1 year warranty bring it in anytime within the year, and get another one for free no questions asked.
04-16-2009, 06:51 PM
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active steering E60's need special alignment, mine have run about $250
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Originally Posted by 550i now' post='849924' date='Apr 16 2009, 09:51 PM
active steering E60's need special alignment, mine have run about $250
04-17-2009, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 550i now' post='849924' date='Apr 16 2009, 07:51 PM
active steering E60's need special alignment, mine have run about $250
Sounded good to me....and the cost was significantly cheaper. I guess time will tell with the tire wear.
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For people in the East bay , EastbayBMW has a deal for $99 till the end of the month.
Originally Posted by jsal' post='849704' date='Apr 16 2009, 03:57 PM
I had my first two alignments done at the dealer and it cost about $300 as I recall.
I just had my car into my brake shop to get the rotors turned and I had them do the 4-Wheel alignment for $100.
Is there something that BMW is offering for this alignment that I am not getting from my local shop, or was I just getting hosed by the dealer.
I just had my car into my brake shop to get the rotors turned and I had them do the 4-Wheel alignment for $100.
Is there something that BMW is offering for this alignment that I am not getting from my local shop, or was I just getting hosed by the dealer.
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Originally Posted by leventor' post='850965' date='Apr 17 2009, 11:34 PM
For people in the East bay , EastbayBMW has a deal for $99 till the end of the month.
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Originally Posted by jagbagri' post='857314' date='Apr 23 2009, 10:21 PM
Do you need some kind of special mention or coupon? I was there earlier this month and I was quoted $199. I passed for the time being but I have to get an alignment done.
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