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the Cost of Wheel Alignment and Tire Installation

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Location 
Year 
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Description
$ 104
Aug 2009
Ventura, Ca.
Mazda 3 5 door
2006
Tire installation, balance, computerized wheel alignment.  more... close row

Description of service

We took the car in for new tires. The services we chose were tire installation, a computerized wheel balance and a computerized wheel alignment.


Review of Service

Service to me begins with how you are treated when you arrive, and even though there was a crowded lobby, I was acknowledged immediately, told someone would be with me in a couple of minutes and told to get some coffee or a drink while I was waiting if I would like to. Then when I got to speak to a counter person they were very knowledgeable about the tires and the services. The difference in ride comfort, noise and traction between competing tires was explained to me in a way that gave the good points of each tire so I could choose what I most wanted. Then they explained the benefits of filling the tires with nitrogen, which is something I would suggest to anyone. The ride is smoother and your tires last longer. Next they explained the benefits of their wheel balancing system as well as their alignment system, and never did they put any pressure on me to buy what I did not want. Finally, after all the work was agreed on, they gave me a time estimate. Then they called me nearly 30 minutes before the work was supposed to finished, to tell me they were done and I could pick up my car. When I picked up my car it was probably cleaner then it was when I left it with them. There was no trace of grease or work having been done other than shiny new tires and a really nice ride on my car. The service was extremely good and the prices I felt were fair for all that was done.


Tips

Call first. If they won't be helpful over the phone it probably won't be a good experience in person. It is good to go into a tire installation knowing all you can about tires and what types of tires are best for your particular vehicle. Learn a little bit about wheel balancing and alignment procedures on line so you know if what they are offering is worth the money. There are different levels of computerized alignments. Many will align your wheels and they will stay that way for a few months. The better systems will keep your wheels in alignment for up to a year if you do not hit to many potholes. The benefit of a good alignment is better handling and better tire life and even wear. Do not have your tires installed without a computer wheel balancing. It improves the ride, the handling and the tire wear.


$ 80
Nov 2008
Decatur,AL
Dodge magnum
2005
Four new tires plus alignment  more... close row
$ 90
Mar 2009
San Francisco, CA
Ford Taurus
1999
Two tires replaced plus wheel alignment  more... close row
$ 770
Jul 2009
Germantown, TN
Chevrolet Suburban K1500 4WD
2003
Four new tires plus disposal of old  more... close row
$ 150
Mar 2009
Venice, Florida
Honda, Civic
2004
Nail in tire led to two new tires  more... close row
$ 400
Jan 2008
Brighton, CO
Jaguar x-type
2003
Tires replaced on Jaguar x-type  more... close row
$ 25
Aug 2009
Woodlawn, MD
Mitsubishi Lancer
2003
Cheap used tire plus balancing  more... close row
$ 65
Feb 2009
New Brunswick, NJ
Saturn S-series
1999
Installation only of tires plus alignment  more... close row
$ 120
Mar 2008
Woodstock, GA
Chevrolet Camaro
1995
Installation of four new tires and frond end alignment  more... close row
$ 273
Apr 2008
Sandpoint, Idaho
Ford Ranger
2000
Front end wheel alignment on Ford Ranger  more... close row
$ 516
Nov 2008
Richmond, Virginia
Toyota Matrix
2006
Buy three get one free with warranty deal  more... close row
$ 105
Aug 2008
Aiken, SC
Pontiac Transport
1998
One new tire installed, new valve stem and alignment  more... close row
$ 415
Aug 2009
Westfield, IN
Buick Skylark
1997
Bigger is not always better  more... close row
$ 140
May 2009
Bedford, TX
Subaru Outback
2005
Installation and alignment of two tires  more... close row
$ 189
Jun 2009
Fort Worth, Texas
Subaru Outback
2005
Two flat tires replaced  more... close row
$ 420
Mar 2008
Wesley Chapel, Fl
Nissan Altima
2002
Four tires plus mounting/installation  more... close row
$ 100
Jul 2009
Redlands, California
Toyota Corrola
2005
Fourth tire free for promotion  more... close row
$ 125
Jun 2009
Hicksville, NY
Toyota Camry
2005
Tire punctured by a screw and replaced  more... close row
$ 500
Feb 2008
Wichita, KS
Chevy Monte Carlo
2000
Four new tires and alignment  more... close row
$ 249
Aug 2009
Dalton, ga
Ford Focus
2000
Two new tires and much-needed alignment  more... close row
$ 650
Sep 2009
Brighton, CO
Ford F-150
2008
Terrible service on wheel balancing  more... close row
$ 68
Aug 2008
New
Honda Civic EX
2001
Car was pulling to the left  more... close row
$ 150
Aug 2009
CAPE CORAL, FL
DOGDE DURANGO
2000
Full tire inspection, two new tires, alignment  more... close row