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Old 10-13-2008, 05:51 PM
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Need alignment, should I go to dealer?

Just got an 04 SE and it is in need of an alignment. Should I go to dealer and have them go through car to see if there is anything else it needs. It is still covered under warranty until Feb 2010. Thanks
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Old 10-13-2008, 06:01 PM
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most repair shops have alignment racks and will do a 4 wheel for about around 100 bucks and 50 or so for just a front only alignment. ask them for a printout of the before and after to see how far they adjusted it and how good they are.

if your in the Guelph, Ontario area then i can do one for you for about 95 bucks for a 4 wheel and it takes about 45 minutes to an hour as long as nothing is too far out of whack or needs replacement.

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nice MD, Shoey is gonna hook u up on an alignment!
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Old 10-13-2008, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MDeeze
Just got an 04 SE and it is in need of an alignment. Should I go to dealer and have them go through car to see if there is anything else it needs. It is still covered under warranty until Feb 2010. Thanks
Go to Mavis or Pep Boys. From experience, not all dealers have alignment machines and those who do, don't know how to use them.
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Old 10-13-2008, 06:22 PM
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Thanks, but not in the Ontario area, CT, USA area.
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Old 10-13-2008, 08:37 PM
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I had mine done at NTB, with no problems or excuses with 6 mos warranty.
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Old 10-14-2008, 10:11 AM
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I was under the impression that the 6th gens only need front end alignments, is this true or do we need 4 wheel?
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Old 10-14-2008, 12:18 PM
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I'm not sure about that. But I'm pretty sure they would still charge you regular price, even if you ask for the fronts only.
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Old 10-14-2008, 12:36 PM
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toe is adjusted in rear I believe. I have 3 yrs unlimited for $119
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DONT DO ANYTHING AT THE DEALER lol
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Old 10-14-2008, 06:00 PM
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I just had 4 Michelin Primacy MXV4's put on tonight. Need the alignment this week. Nissan dealer has best price around. Hard to believe. $69.
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Old 10-14-2008, 09:15 PM
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stay away from the dealer as much as possible
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Old 10-14-2008, 09:35 PM
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Stay away from the stealer. They probably didnt even align it and got $69 from you. In southern california Id go to Discount Tire in El Monte, of Valley View, north of 10 freeway. I got all my rims from them and they deal in high performance cars and regular cars.
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Old 10-14-2008, 11:54 PM
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Avoid the dealership if at all possible.I got mine done at NTB with a yearlong warranty.
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Old 10-15-2008, 06:49 PM
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WHere is NTB? I live in the northeast.
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Old 10-16-2008, 07:47 AM
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National Tire and Battery...they are affiliated with Merchants Tire and Auto
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