MCS Wheel Alignment in Sydney - a question

[mmilgrom]

So it looks like our MCS might need its front wheels aligned. After several months driving around Sydney's third-world-quality streets, that doesn't surprise: the tyres are wearing ever so slightly more at the outside edges. I intend to have the fronts swapped with the rears and then a full wheel alignment performed.

I have within easy reach of me on Sydney's Lower North Shore the normal selection of Bob Janes, Mathews and Beaurepaires along with a large selection of private companies offering similar services.

Is there anything I should know before approaching these guys? Any horror stories about one or all of them? How much should I expect to pay?

Thanks in advance, guys.

Matt

[beef]

i just did mine few wks ago at Marks and Wallings tyres at Artarmon
the guys there were pretty nice and professional. 4 wheels alignment for 88 bucks

[Lende]

The best wheel alignment is in Punchbowl. Cnr of Belmore and Canterbury Rds.
This guy has been there for decades and used to race minis back in the day..
I took mine there and he was honest enough to tell me after looking at it, that it didnt need one.
I have a 1970 VG Valiant and it steers better than a Porsche thanks to him.

[twotwoz]

Sweet! Thanks for that Lende!

[n00b]

How good or bad an alignment is really a subjective at best. Everyone's demand and driving style is a wee bit different, after all.

East Coast Suspensions might be a bit closer to Miranda some of the track boys I know swears by it and won't go anywhere else.

eastcoast suspensions

[jazzaj2003]

Punchbowl for wheel alignment?
Great area to go....um yeah...
Still, I'm sure a lot of mini drivers won't mind dodging the odd bullet, car jacking or middle eastern gang attack to get themselves a bargain.
Leave your credit cards and wristwatch at home though.

[n00b]

Lovely generalisation.

[twotwoz]

Are you killing my excuse to go driving ... I wouldn't care if it was in Newcastle!