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Ian · Jul 21st, 2004, 12:27 PM

Does anybody else think £136.00 is alot to have the wheel alignment checked ?

Ian

GTT 280 · Jul 21st, 2004, 12:29 PM

Is this a full 4 wheel laser tracking with toe-in, camber and rake adjustments ?

cristo · Jul 21st, 2004, 01:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper S Works

Is this a full 4 wheel laser tracking with toe-in, camber and rake adjustments ?

What camber and rake (?=camber) adjustments? You can check these things
(and for quite a bit less than 136), but they're not really adjustable without
aftermarket camber plates, adjustable rear control arms, replacing suspension
parts, or such.
Front toe in is easy to do, rear toe more of a pain, but is adjustable to some degree.

Jones · Jul 21st, 2004, 01:39 PM

I think the KDS laser alignment is usually about £150 from dealers so if you have been quoted £136 then this is good. If not the KDS then if you want it done in the best possible way I would pay the extra £14 and have the KDS alignment.

Jones!

Ian · Jul 21st, 2004, 03:14 PM

Yes it was KDS alignment so £136 inc VAT ain't bad then.
Ian

Jones · Jul 21st, 2004, 09:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ian

Yes it was KDS alignment so £136 inc VAT ain't bad then.
Ian

V good!

RVW · Jul 22nd, 2004, 06:10 AM

Just to upset the apple cart

My dealer wanted abuot £180.00 to do a KDS check

So I took it to the local tyre company to have it done ( laser aligment check front and rear + adjustment) they told me that the dealer actually take their cars to them to be done

Here`s the rub BMW/MINI = approx £180.00

Tyre company = £30.00 (and I have the printout showing readings and invoice showing cost

SO £136.00 is a rip off

moonshine · Jul 22nd, 2004, 07:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by RVW

Just to upset the apple cart

My dealer wanted abuot £180.00 to do a KDS check

So I took it to the local tyre company to have it done ( laser aligment check front and rear + adjustment) they told me that the dealer actually take their cars to them to be done

Here`s the rub BMW/MINI = approx £180.00

Tyre company = £30.00 (and I have the printout showing readings and invoice showing cost

SO £136.00 is a rip off

my mate is the son (and manager) of owner of McConechys Tires (now own Hi-Q). My boss went for a 4 wheel laser alignment in his alfa to the Glasgow South Side branch and it should have cost approx £20- 30. Not all branches have the kit tho.

Gerry

Ian · Jul 22nd, 2004, 11:38 AM

Will the tyre suppliers do an equivelant job for £30.00 ?

What could I have spent the £100 pound on ..... Oh I know 2 tyres !!!

Ian

RVW · Jul 22nd, 2004, 01:18 PM

[quote=Ian]Will the tyre suppliers do an equivelant job for £30.00 ?

Yes. As I said in my post, my dealer actually take their cars to be checked by the tyre company. Then charge you for the privilage

Jones · Jul 22nd, 2004, 01:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RVW

SO £136.00 is a rip off

In the context of the thread, £136 from the dealer is a very good price, but yes, as with anything, you can get it cheaper if you shop around!

Jul 21st, 2004, 12:27 PM	#1
Ian MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 62 Offline	Wheel alignment cost Does anybody else think £136.00 is alot to have the wheel alignment checked ? Ian

Jul 21st, 2004, 01:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jones See you in my rear view!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Many places.... Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 1,008 Offline	I think the KDS laser alignment is usually about £150 from dealers so if you have been quoted £136 then this is good. If not the KDS then if you want it done in the best possible way I would pay the extra £14 and have the KDS alignment. Jones! *210bhp JCW MINI Cooper S (S950)*

Jul 21st, 2004, 09:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jones See you in my rear view!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Many places.... Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 1,008 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ian Yes it was KDS alignment so £136 inc VAT ain't bad then. Ian V good! *210bhp JCW MINI Cooper S (S950)*

Jul 22nd, 2004, 06:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
RVW 003 On a Mission My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cabbage County Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 4,194 Offline	Just to upset the apple cart My dealer wanted abuot £180.00 to do a KDS check So I took it to the local tyre company to have it done ( laser aligment check front and rear + adjustment) they told me that the dealer actually take their cars to them to be done Here`s the rub BMW/MINI = approx £180.00 Tyre company = £30.00 (and I have the printout showing readings and invoice showing cost SO £136.00 is a rip off Mine is the POWER and the GLORY UNI ON JACK OWNERS CLUB GB006 www.clubmanregister.co.uk

Jul 22nd, 2004, 07:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
moonshine MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gourock, Scotland Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 606 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RVW Just to upset the apple cart My dealer wanted abuot £180.00 to do a KDS check So I took it to the local tyre company to have it done ( laser aligment check front and rear + adjustment) they told me that the dealer actually take their cars to them to be done Here`s the rub BMW/MINI = approx £180.00 Tyre company = £30.00 (and I have the printout showing readings and invoice showing cost SO £136.00 is a rip off my mate is the son (and manager) of owner of McConechys Tires (now own Hi-Q). My boss went for a 4 wheel laser alignment in his alfa to the Glasgow South Side branch and it should have cost approx £20- 30. Not all branches have the kit tho. Gerry MINI Cooper, Chili Pack, Xenons, heated washers, MFSW, ASC+T,

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Jul 21st, 2004, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 2,503 Offline	Is this a full 4 wheel laser tracking with toe-in, camber and rake adjustments ?

Jul 21st, 2004, 01:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
cristo BLIKSEM (my brg/brg mc) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: york, pennsylvania Local Time: 10:16 PM Posts: 2,210 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper S Works Is this a full 4 wheel laser tracking with toe-in, camber and rake adjustments ? What camber and rake (?=camber) adjustments? You can check these things (and for quite a bit less than 136), but they're not really adjustable without aftermarket camber plates, adjustable rear control arms, replacing suspension parts, or such. Front toe in is easy to do, rear toe more of a pain, but is adjustable to some degree.

Jul 21st, 2004, 03:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ian MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 62 Offline	Yes it was KDS alignment so £136 inc VAT ain't bad then. Ian

Jul 22nd, 2004, 11:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ian MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 62 Offline	Will the tyre suppliers do an equivelant job for £30.00 ? What could I have spent the £100 pound on ..... Oh I know 2 tyres !!! Ian

Jul 22nd, 2004, 01:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
RVW 003 On a Mission My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cabbage County Local Time: 03:16 AM Posts: 4,194 Offline	[quote=Ian]Will the tyre suppliers do an equivelant job for £30.00 ? Yes. As I said in my post, my dealer actually take their cars to be checked by the tyre company. Then charge you for the privilage Mine is the POWER and the GLORY UNI ON JACK OWNERS CLUB GB006 www.clubmanregister.co.uk

Jul 22nd, 2004, 01:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jones See you in my rear view!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Many places.... Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 1,008 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RVW SO £136.00 is a rip off In the context of the thread, £136 from the dealer is a very good price, but yes, as with anything, you can get it cheaper if you shop around! *210bhp JCW MINI Cooper S (S950)*

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