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Old 07-15-2004, 02:10 PM   #1
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Default good alignment shop in eastern ma/metro boston?

any recomendations? About how much should I expect to pay for an alignment? (I just replaced struts and springs, so an alignment is probably necessary)

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Old 07-15-2004, 02:39 PM   #2
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4 wheel Alignment should cost between $75-100 but make sure you tell them your new specs with the setup you are running.
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Old 07-15-2004, 02:51 PM   #3
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I think I went to the Sullivan Tire in Watertown the last time I got an alignment and it was fine. They did it to my specs for not too much $$
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Old 08-04-2005, 11:26 AM   #4
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bump...can someone name a shop plz?
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Old 08-04-2005, 12:54 PM   #5
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i work for NTB in everett.

performance alignments (sundays ONLY **no managers around**) are $50. any specs you want (1-shot deal, no warranty)
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Old 08-04-2005, 01:12 PM   #6
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i work for NTB in everett.

performance alignments (sundays ONLY **no managers around**) are $50. any specs you want (1-shot deal, no warranty)
hmmm...I might take u up on that...I'll be in touch if so
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Old 08-04-2005, 02:35 PM   #7
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I think I went to the Sullivan Tire in Watertown the last time I got an alignment and it was fine. They did it to my specs for not too much $$
I had the same experience. They spent a good amount of time with me to get them just where I wanted.
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Old 08-04-2005, 02:49 PM   #8
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I had the same experience. They spent a good amount of time with me to get them just where I wanted.
Hmm, they're right down the street from me... they actually mounted a new tire for me when I had to replace one, they seemed like good guys. Their alignment machine was down last time I checked though, he said it should be back up in a couple of weeks, and that was probably about a month and a half ago. How much is "not too much $$"?
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Old 08-04-2005, 02:52 PM   #9
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~$60 I believe.
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Old 08-04-2005, 03:07 PM   #10
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Fun hondas in Maynard for non-OEM specs Chang does lots of Auto-x work. He did me right.
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Old 08-05-2005, 09:12 AM   #11
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^^^ Yes. Chang knows his ****.
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Old 08-05-2005, 09:24 AM   #12
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Chang def knows his poo.

However since he is roughly 45-1hr away from me, I use Sullivan Tire. They do custom specs and always do a good job.
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Old 08-05-2005, 10:49 AM   #13
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apex auto in wayland i believe cost me 75. he did a road test, came back and put it back on the lifters cause he didn't like the feel and didn't think it felt perfect.
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Old 08-05-2005, 10:52 AM   #14
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apex auto in wayland i believe cost me 75. he did a road test, came back and put it back on the lifters cause he didn't like the feel and didn't think it felt perfect.
I have also heard very good things about Apex.
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Old 08-05-2005, 11:32 AM   #15
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I went to apex auto in Marlboro (are we talkign about the same place?) - redobs recommended it to me - he specializes in miatis but he did a great job on my wrx for $75.
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Old 08-05-2005, 01:31 PM   #16
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I go to Firestone outlet in Lawrence MA. They will do whatever spec you want and you can get a "lifetime allignment" for $180. If you get the lifetime you can go back as many times as you want and be alligned for free!!! Its greaat cause you can try different settings easily find one you like.
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Old 08-05-2005, 01:37 PM   #17
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Apex rocks. Lester is a perfectionist, and generally won't let a car leave if he isn't happy with the alignment. I know people who will drive hours to have him align their car.
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Old 08-09-2005, 08:41 AM   #18
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+1 for firestone.
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Old 08-09-2005, 08:57 AM   #19
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I go to Firestone outlet in Lawrence MA. They will do whatever spec you want and you can get a "lifetime allignment" for $180. If you get the lifetime you can go back as many times as you want and be alligned for free!!! Its greaat cause you can try different settings easily find one you like.
That is a great deal. I wonder if all Firestones have that deal.
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Old 08-09-2005, 09:18 AM   #20
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That is a great deal. I wonder if all Firestones have that deal.
They should. I got mine for $120 about a year ago. They must have jacked up the prices because of me.

Only thing is, most Firestones are incompetant when it comes to giving them your own specs. I had mine done at the one in Watertown, and the guy was trying to tell me he couldn't reach the camber bolts?? So, I took it to the one on Comm. Ave right after I left there. They said they aligned it to my specs but couldn't provide a print out. YMMV.
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