Should I do. My alignment at the SC?

[Biscuitman]

Just had four new tires installed and so think I should get an alignment.
Did it a few years back at what is now a Kal tire shop in Ottawa. At that time the tech had trouble keeping the car in neutral. Should I go there again or go to the SC where they clearly know how to do this?

 

[Soul Surfer]

Just had four new tires installed and so think I should get an alignment.
Did it a few years back at what is now a Kal tire shop in Ottawa. At that time the tech had trouble keeping the car in neutral. Should I go there again or go to the SC where they clearly know how to do this?

They charge a "car-ehzy" amount. I might consider checking out a performance shop which specializes in alignments and charges less. Just my 2¢, eh?

 

[Biscuitman]

Good suggestion , thanks SS!

 

[Randy-12]

Just had mine done at Tesla $360 + taxes

 

[Soul Surfer]

Just had mine done at Tesla $360 + taxes

Wow, that just seems so expensive. Can you provide us with some context? Car model type and age?

 

[Biscuitman]

Update on my alignment.
Went to independent shop and they told me they could not do the alignment as my upper rear spindle bushings needed replacement . Took it to the SC and they did a $885 repair on my rear suspension that they said was needed.
Went back to Indy to do the alignment and was told the bushings have not been replaced and they still can’t due the alignment.
Went back to the SC and they said that the specs for M3 allow a certain amount of play in the suspension and they could do the 4 wheel alignment for 370 plus tax.
Alignment is now done and the stat sheet they provided me indicates I am all in the “green”, meaning alignment is perfect .
Wow, what a crazy experience.

 

[ATPMSD]

Why did you take it to Tesla for the bushing? Any good shop can do suspension work, alignments, brakes, rotations, balancing, etc. I never take my car to a Tesla SC for anything unless I have no other choice.

 

[Biscuitman]

Because the part is not avaible from anyone but Tesla according to my Indy.

 

[ATPMSD]

Because the part is not avaible from anyone but Tesla according to my Indy.

You can order parts from Tesla and pick them up. For example, people do this all the time for the LV battery.

 

[Randy-12]

Wow, that just seems so expensive. Can you provide us with some context? Car model type and age?

2022 model 3 RWD

Nothing special.
Tesla’s pricing structure is all