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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
I am not a car guy. I recently bought 4 new Michelin tires from Firestone for $1,200. They checked the alignment for free and showed me a color printout of the results which indicated a few adjustments that needed to be made. I authorized the work and they charged me $123 for an alignment. Are you saying that I should have rejected the extra alignment charge?
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Depends on a number of things including the calibration and setup of the alignment machine and the training/skill of the technician.
For future reference, If the vehicle is tracking straight, the steering wheel is centered, and especially if the old tires ALL have an even wear pattern, an alignment probably isn't needed.
(Former design engineer for Hunter Engineering)