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Wheel alignment is all labor and involves no parts, so rates vary based on the local cost of living. According to Washington Post columnist Pat Goss, wheel alignment shouldn't be too commonplace, "You actually have to bend steel to affect alignment." Some tire centers recommend having wheels aligned annually or whenever the car starts to pull or drift to one side when steering, or when there is uneven tread wear on the tires.
 
Typical costs:
  • A two wheel alignment (such as a front-end alignment) can cost $30-$65 based on the local cost of living.
  • A four wheel alignment can cost $50-$95 based on the local cost of living.
Shopping for wheel alignment:
  • Many tire centers offer wheel alignment. You can call multiple nearby tire stores searching a business directory such as Yahoo Local for "tires".
Article updated November 2006
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Amount: $85.00 At first skeptical, now happy with my wheel alignment
Posted by: RustyHonda in Campbell, CA.Purchased: September, 2006
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord LX
Store: Wheel Works
When I replaced 2 tires last September at Wheel Works, they said I needed a new alignment badly, and I was skeptical so I held off on it, but then I noticed my steering was crooked (is it possible they made it worse when replacing 2 tires?). After shopping around, everyone quoted me $85 for an alignment, so I went back to the Wheel Works and got the alignment. A month ago, one of my new tires went flat from a puncture. I put on my spare, and went back to the Wheel Works, half expecting them not to honor the warranty. But they fixed the puncture, and said the alignment needed adjusting again, but that it was covered under warranty, so I left the Wheel Works with a fixed tire and re-aligned tires without spending a dime! Sweet!
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Amount: $130.00 4 wheel Alignment
Posted by: Dori in Santa Monica,, CA.Purchased: October, 2007
Car Make: SubaruCar Model: Forester
Store: Santa Monica
I got the wheel aligned with the purchase of two new tires. Price $130.00. Seems expensive
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Amount: $89.99 4 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: Kennedy in Castlegar, Other.Purchased: 2002
Car Make: SubaruCar Model: Forester
Store: Canadian Tire
I had an alignment after getting 4 new tires installed. This service was done in Castlegar, BC and was about what I expected to pay.
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Amount: $120.00 4 wheel alignment
Posted by: Barbara in Glen Cove, NY.Purchased: February, 2008
Car Make: OldsmobileCar Model: Intrigue
Store: Trans-Pro, Glen Cove NY
Computerized 4 wheel alignment special, seemed to be a great price considering the fancy high tech equipment used.
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Amount: $125.00 4 wheel alignment
Posted by: D.G. in Cerritos, CA.Purchased: February, 2008
Car Make: LexusCar Model: RX400h
Store: Cerritos Lexus Dealer
I felt this was expensive, But i was already there for normal maintenance. I would probably look elsewhere if I had the opportunity. Savings don't justify going somewhere else due to time constraints. But if you have a lexus, shop around. I think the dealer brings this up as a way of adding to your spending while you are there.
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Amount: $0.00 IDK what to do
Posted by: mathew in rockaway, NJ.Purchased: March, 2007
Car Make: mazdaCar Model: millenia
Store: grecco mazda
I got it by a taxi van in NJ. It screwed up my alignment I think, because my wheels are goin all over the place when I drive. I have no idea what this is gonna cost.
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Amount: $0.00 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: samirK in North Wales, PA.Purchased: March, 2007
Car Make: 1998Car Model: Toyota Camry
Store: Upper Gwynedd Service Center
I spent $79.95 plus tax on a 4 wheel alignment.
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Amount: $75.00 wheel alignment
Posted by: April in Deerfield Beach, FL.Purchased: March, 2008
Car Make: 2004 ToyotaCar Model: Corolla
Store: Tire Kingdom-Deerfield Beach, Florida
I purchased all new tires and they said that I really needed to get an alignment as well. The alignment was $75.00.
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Amount: $168.00 Wheel alignment
Posted by: Ripped off? in Portland, OR.Purchased: December, 2003
Car Make: SubaruCar Model: Imprexa WRX
Store: Dufresne Auto Repair
Got new tires. I felt alignment was pricey, but the service was adequate and convenient. Did I get ripped?
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Amount: $80.00 wheel alignment
Posted by: a user in Brooklyn, NY.Purchased: April, 2008
Car Make: lexusCar Model: is300
4 wheel computerized alignment at a local auto shop. I felt i paid too much for it but i didn't shop around and needed one badly. Steering wheel not centered and uneven tire wear.
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Amount: $80.00 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: D in Cornelius, NC.Purchased: 2003
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Maxima 1995
Store: Modern Nissan, Cornelius, NC
Hit a curb and had to get a 4 wheel alignment, computerized test...had replaced 2 tires the week before at Discount Tire (they don't do alignments)
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Amount: $160.00 alignment and rotation
Posted by: Maria in haledon, NJ.Purchased: April, 2008
Car Make: 1989Car Model: acura integra
Store: nj d&j tires
My car would always pull to 1 side so they told me I needed an alignment and a rotation.. So I go the actual price was 69 but my inner tie-rods were messed up so I ended up paying more because I couldn't get the alignment unless the tie-rods were fixed
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Amount: $137.00 May have paid too much for alignment
Posted by: Ed Gelb in Wilkes-Barre, PA.Purchased: July, 2003
Car Make: AcuraCar Model: Integra
Store: MotorWorld Wilkes-Barre, Pa
I have a 2001 Acura Integra GS-R and had a 4 wheel alignment at the dealer. I was told initially that it would cost $70. While the alignment was being done they said that to get in spec they would have to shift the subframe and it would cost an additional $60. Does that additional cost seem reasonable?
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Amount: $89.00 Alignment
Posted by: California in Petaluma, CA.Purchased: July, 2004
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Highlander 2003
Store: Goodyear
Is California more expensive for auto repairs in general.
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Amount: $70.00 Alignment
Posted by: Eric in Norwood, MA.Purchased: July, 2002
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Xterra SE/SC
Store: Auto Doctor of Norwood, MA
Got 4 new tires, brought it in for alignment and a few odds & ends. Love this auto shop, based on the other responses it looks like they treat me well & fairly.
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Amount: $90.00 4 wheel alignment
Posted by: Reubzter in Jersey City, NJ.Purchased: August, 2006
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Civic 2006
Store: Metrohonda
I was getting the 15,000 mile maintenance and was asked to do the alignment. Apparently, one of the wheels is slightly misaligned. I took it for safety reasons. The price was actually $99 but i had a 10% discount coupon.
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Amount: $129.00 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: N in LI NY in Westbury, NY.Purchased: August, 2008
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: 2005 Sienna
Store: Wesybury Toyota NY
Purchased 4 new tires. Deal was "buy 3 get 1 for $1". An alignment was probably not a bad idea, but I feel the price was high. Labor rates are high, but not $129.00 an hour and this is not a 1 hour job. I feel it's just a way to jack up profits (& maybe pay for my $1 tire?)
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Amount: $130.00 Firestone rip off
Posted by: Fueledpassion109 in Belluvue, WA.Purchased: June, 2007
Car Make: VWCar Model: MK3 Jetta
Store: firestone Bellevue
my alignment went out after 90 days, i noticed the front right camber bolt/strut bolt had no nut on the lower of the two bolts.... yup... no nut...

I promised this and that but the corp. office never got back to me. I needed to replace the strut and one bolt, thanks to firestone in Bellevue WA.
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Amount: $70.45 Seems to be fair price
Posted by: J. Krakowski in Matteson, IL.Purchased: September, 2008
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Prius
Store: Mahlers Service
What I expected to pay.
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Amount: $130.00 Front end alignment
Posted by: JR in saint peters, MO.Purchased: November, 2008
Car Make: chevyCar Model: suburban
Store: Firestone
Just got a lifetime front end alignment the other day, and already have to go back because car is pulling to the left? They also told me I needed $400.00 worth of brakes, i told them no way!
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Amount: $99.00 Wheel alignment price
Posted by: A user in Elmsford, NY in Elmsford, NY.Purchased: 2008
Wheel alignment price, amount=99, message=Just got a four wheel alignment done in Elmsford, NY for $99. They even gave me a fun sheet with red and green boxes that I can\'t possibly understand.
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Amount: $90.00 Wheel alignment price
Posted by: a user in LA, CA.Purchased: July, 2003
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Acord
Store: Dealer
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Amount: $515.00 2-Wheel Alignment
Posted by: g jonez in Victorville, CA.Purchased: January, 2008
Car Make: chevyCar Model: '02 Avalance
Store: John The Tire Man
Quoted me a price of $515.00 for an alignment & 1 tire. He said I needed some kind of wheel arm bar...but here's the kicker; I got an alignment for my truck less than 1 year ago at this same location its funny that I didn't need any of this stuff then. I think i'm being ripped off.
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Amount: $119.00 wheel alignment rip off
Posted by: Deb in west palm beach, FL.Purchased: January, 2008
Car Make: ChryslerCar Model: PT Cruiser
I took my car to dealership for oil change and I was told i needed to buy 4 tires but i found a better deal so didnt buy them there but they insisted I needed an alignment without replacing any tires. Now when I get the tires I will probably be charged again?
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Amount: $0.00 Alignment needed
Posted by: Cindi in Indianapolis, IN.Purchased: 2008
Car Make: ChevyCar Model: Tracker
I had a wreck on the ice and hit a guardrail, messing up my alignment pretty bad. Allstate is only giving me $45 for an alignment. I think I'm getting ripped off!
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Amount: $60.00 All wheel alignment
Posted by: PrettyBlack in Dallas, TX.Purchased: January, 2009
Car Make: KiaCar Model: Spectra
Store: Hamm's Tire Sop
I went in for a front wheel alignment but I was advised that it would be better to have all four wheels aligned. Which of course I did, but I called the service department at the dealership first. They quoted $89.95+tax.
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Amount: $260.00 tire mount, wheel balance & alignment
Posted by: a user in Briarcliff Manor, NY.Purchased: January, 2008
Car Make: AudiCar Model: TT
Store: Double R Auto
purchased 4 tires online. Brought them to a local shop to install them. When I was asked, " Do you need an alignment?" I said "yes" thinking he meant the balancing tires which I usually get.
When I picked it up, the receipt said," Tire mount $60, balance $60, Wheel alignment $140. To make matter worse, on the way home, i hit the rear tire on the carb as I turn a corner. scratch on new tire and wheel. The alignment might be off now.
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Amount: $110.00 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: my name in van nuys, CA.Purchased: January, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Oddessy
Store: Miller Honda
Honda Dealer - came in for oil change and complained about the wheel pulling to the left. the lady told me it is $110 to check if I need alignmnet and if I do they will do it for that same price no extra. eventually they said I need a new tire too Michilen for $155 so my total came to over $300 - next time I'm going to a tire shop for better deal!
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Amount: $49.99 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: guideon in chino hills, CA.Purchased: January, 2009
Car Make: 05 DodgeCar Model: srt4
Store: A1 auto
I called every tire shops, they all want $89.99 to $120 so i look on the pennysaver. Woola found one for 49.99
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Amount: $119.00 4 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: PruettsPrecisionAlignment in Redlands, CA.Purchased: February, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Store: Pruetts Precision Alignment
I own this shop and I have read some of these postings with interest. I re-do alignments on a weekly basis which have been performed at other shops and have not solved the problems the customer has complained of. Like Lasik or heart surgery, price is not the only consideration. The price of our alignments are higher than our competitors, but the price buys a consulting relationship, not simply a labor operation. With every alignment I provide consultation with each client about maintaining their alignment, tires and front and rear components. 1/2 of our business is commercial fleet, but I provide the same personal consultations to individuals that I do to fleet managers. Additionally, any one of my customers at any time can drive into my parking lot and I always break for a few minutes to address them directly and immediately about their concerns or questions--no appointmemt needed.
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Amount: $172.00 4 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: Jacky Chen in San Jose, CA.Purchased: 2008
Car Make: MBCar Model: 230K
Store: Precision Tune Auto Care
When I call for price est, they told me $98, final I just know, that was $98/hour, standard work time is 2.2 hours, after discount, I paid $172, I feel very expensive.. anyway, 8 years 1st time to 4 wheel alignment... feel my car driver better...
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Amount: $85.00 4 wheel alignment
Posted by: Wayne V. in Henderson, NV.Purchased: March, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Store: Nationwide Safety, Brakes, and Alignment
I bought 4 new tires and had them installed at Discount Tire. They recommended a wheel alignment since the fronts had worn unevenly. I called Nationwide Safety Brakes and Alignment Center for a price on alignment and was quoted $85.00 for a 4 wheel alignment. I also needed two studs on the left front replaced. The total came to $155.13 including the two studs being replaced. It took 1 1/2 hours without an appointment. I am satisfied with their work and the charges. They seemed to be honest and I was a satisfied customer which is all one can ask for.
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Amount: $57.00 allignment off
Posted by: a user in lexington, SC.Purchased: March, 2009
Car Make: saturnCar Model: L300
Store: jones
i bought two slightly used tires from my tire guy down the road, he mounts and balances and even takes the old tires as trade ins and gives me off for wat the old tires are worth, paid 57 two practicly new front tires, but got to work fine, and when i went home my alignment was off CRAZY!
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Amount: $59.95 Front Wheel Alignment
Posted by: Dion in Los Angeles, CA.Purchased: May, 2001
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Store: Just Tires Glendale
I had my rack and pinion replaced recently by my mechanic (Budtho Auto located at Colorado Blvd in Eagle Rock Calif--the most honest, well priced and reliable auto mechanic in California -- in my opinion). He recommended that I get an alignment which is recommended after getting a rack and pinion replaced. I went to Just Tires and they did my front wheel alignment for $59.95 plus free wheel balancing because I bought my tires previously at their location. I waited for about an hour in their waiting room with TV and newspapers. I think their service was great. I checked first with my mechanic if I needed a front wheel or 4 wheel alignment because the 4 2h3ll cost $20.00 more. My mechanic told me just to get the front wheel alignment. It is best to consult your mechanic if you need services outside of his shop because you can save money doin so.
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Amount: $45.95 pulling to the left
Posted by: virginia in tampa, FL.Purchased: 2001
Car Make: dodgeCar Model: durango
car is pulling to the left. had ball joint check they are ok
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Amount: $50.00 FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Posted by: KELLYRRR in SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY.Purchased: July, 2007
Car Make: MITSUCar Model: ECLIPSE
Store: MAVIS DISCOUNT TIRE
I GOT MY TIRES FOR 70 INSTALLED, W/ AN ALIGNMENT FOR $50...MY BRAKES NEEDED REPLACING, GOT THAT FOR 70, AND MY STABILIZER BAR WAS BROKEN, THAT WAS $66...SOUND GOOD?
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Amount: $69.99 front wheel allignment
Posted by: andersssss in minneapolis, MN.Purchased: May, 2009
Car Make: volvoCar Model: 960
Store: tires plus
didn\'t take too long
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Amount: $120.00 wheel alignment (& tires)
Posted by: Jake H in Arlington Heights, IL.Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: HyundaiCar Model: Santa Fe
Store: Dakota
I called 8 places in our area regarding tires for our Hyundai. The Bridgestone tires wore out in 2 years (19,000). Bridgestone refused to give any compensation...won\'t buy Bridgestone tires again! Other places wanted to do the job (for 18\" tires) $700-1,000. Dakota did it for $620, with more expensive Goodyear tires. Said that a wheel alignment was needed. (could have been why the tires wore out early). Additional charge of $120 for 4 wheel...I figured that it was good to do it all at once, plus it was only a little over all the other estimates w/o the wheel alignment. A little high, I guess, but the other places were in that range too. I figure that it saved me another appointment hassel. These guys have never done us wrong in the past.
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Amount: $89.99 Four Wheel Allignment
Posted by: JPD3 in Concord, NH.Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: CR-V
Store: Goodyear
I think it was a little high... But I was already in the shop getting tires and didn\\\'t want to waste more time shopping around and scheduling an appointment etc... Yeah, they got me!
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Amount: $112.00 4 wheel alignment
Posted by: rpnii in Sterling, VA.Purchased: November, 2007
Car Make: AcuraCar Model: MDX
Store: Acura Dealership
Dealership communicated they don\'t perform 2-wheel alignments as once one set (e.g., front) aligned, the other set (e.g., back) becomes mis-aligned.
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Amount: $40.00 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: a user in Superior, CO.Purchased: July, 2009
Car Make: SubaruCar Model: Suzuki
Store: Brakes Plus
Usually $48, but I'm using a coupon from Discount Tire for $8, so $40. Bad alignment will cup your tires.
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Amount: $60.00 four wheel alignment
Posted by: Tau in Pasadena, CA.Purchased: July, 2009
Car Make: HyundaiCar Model: Elantra
Store: Midas Pasadena
$60 , no catches. I think I got a decent deal, especially for California.
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Amount: $309.99 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: Rob Nesbitt in San Luis Obispo, CA.Purchased: January, 2008
Car Make: BMWCar Model: 335i
Store: BMW dealer - Glendale, CA
This seems like a total rip-off. Car is suppose to come with full 4-year complimentary maintenance. After thinking about it, the car may have come with this problem; only 13 months old. No way to tell. Will never go back to this dealer, and may go to small claims court with above information.
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Amount: $49.99 Four New tires and wheel alignment
Posted by: Jiya in Houston, TX.Purchased: July, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Civic LX
Store: Discount Tire & Meineke
I got four new tires from Discount tire, so they gave me a coupen for meineke for 49.99 wheel alignment.
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Amount: $99.00 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: JB in Cleveland, OH.Purchased: July, 2009
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Sienna
Store: Finn Tire
Price is a little high and they did the work without asking if I wanted a wheel alignment or giving me a quote beforehand.
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Amount: $54.99 4 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: Jef in Columbia, SC.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: ChevyCar Model: Silverado
Store: Firestone
I went on the internet and rec'd a $15 off coupon. I also got the tires balanced and a brake inspection for a grand total of $94.95.
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Amount: $70.00 2 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: P.Hopkins in Pasadena, CA.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: Mazda 3Car Model: hatchback
Store: Pep boys
Got the struts replaced in the front of the car.
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Amount: $350.00 Balance and Alignment
Posted by: Tires 4 Life in Anaheim, CA.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: S2000
Store: Weir Honda
Weir Honda wants $329.00 to install, balance and align 4 new tires. Is this insane?
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Amount: $850.00 front end alighment
Posted by: Janet Fox in Taylorsville, NC.Purchased: September, 2009
Car Make: 2002Car Model: Jeep Liberty
Store: Allray Tires
I took my car in for two new front tires, an alighment and the shop broke off a bolt on the front arm. They tried to get the bolt out but couldn't and now want to cut the arm off and replace the entire thing. They are going to charge ME for something they broke off. This isn't fair to me the consumer that only took my vehicle in for about 350 bucks tops.
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Amount: $480.00 wheel alignment/tires
Posted by: jma in Jacksonville, FL.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: fordCar Model: taurus
Store: tire kingdom
Don't even bother going there..shop around and don't use places that pay high overhead..they use you to pay the rent!...rip off artists...I needed 2 tires..no prob..cost me 164.00...that's just buying and putting them on..then they told me I needed right and left lower ball joints or they couldn't align..which is true..BUT..they quoted me parts $89 EACH and labor $117 EACH...No way..I went to a tire dealer..that's all he does..tires..the part for one wheel costs only $22.00..so I got this done for $200!! Shop around everyone..most of the places don't look so great on the outside..but let me tell you..they do the best work for the best price..the local guy wants to stay in business..no franchises..it's their life..everything comes w/a guarantee, warranty..so don't worry..but do ask for one!
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Amount: $55.00 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: jkarhu24 in North Hollywood, CA.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: VolkswaggenCar Model: Jetta
Store: American Tire Depot
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Amount: $170.00 Received Great Deal All Around!
Posted by: Naley in Wash. DC in Waldorf, MD.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: STSCar Model: Cadillac
Store: Ken Dixon Automotive
Dealership offered a great deal which included oil and Filter Change (with synthetic oil), Rotate and Balance Tires, Replace Wiper Inserts, Drain and Refill Coolant, and a Complete Vehicle Vital Signs Inspection for $79.95. Alignment was an additional $79.99. It's very unlikely I that I could of done better :-)
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Amount: $113.13 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: Bruce H in Winnipeg, MB, Other.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: 1999 MercuryCar Model: Villager Sport
Store: Canadian Tire
Cost advertised was $91 but they added $9.01 for shop materials (nothing required for my vehicle). Their extra hidden charges cover the rags, disposable gloves, soap, etc. they use in their shop. Seems to me this should be a part of the price. Just say the cost is $100 for an alignment up front!
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Amount: $79.95 Wheel Alignment + One Free Tire
Posted by: Twilight_Fan in Silver Spring, MD.Purchased: November, 2009
Car Make: 2003 HondaCar Model: Civic
Store: Sport Honda
Had a $10 off coupon (was 89.95, now 79.95). They noticed I had a bent tire so replaced it for free. Thank you!! My steering wheel is tighter, felt like a new car when I drove it. They always do quality work!!!
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Amount: $195.00 got quoted $195 for a 4-wheel alignment
Posted by: Alex G. in Marina del Rey, CA.Purchased: November, 2009
Car Make: VWCar Model: 2008 R32
Store: Pacific VW
Didn't purchase yet - seems rather expensive - gotta shop around first.
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Amount: $50.00 50 bucks
Posted by: Cari in Inglewood, CA.Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: 2007 NissanCar Model: Sentra
Store: Wise Tires 310 677 1515
Very good price 50 per my two front tires. They said my car did not need it in all of them.
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Amount: $0.00 Wheel alignment
Posted by: jedi83 in Beckley, WV.Purchased: 2009
Car Make: 198Car Model: Avenger
Store: C. Adam toney Tires
After reading the above comments I have realized that 99% of the motoring public knows little to nothing about a proper alignment or what it takes to acheive one.. As far as tech \"breaking\' bolts..blame your car, corrision and yourself for vehicle neglect.....Aligning with bad parts .No way..waste of my time and your money.. 150.00 to 200.00 for tires and an alignment is to expensive...How much did your last video game, cell phone or pizza cost you...50 bucks for an alignment...50 bucks for a video game...Priorities, priorities, priorities...Bought any beer lately, how bout\' ciggeretes or weed...It\'s your car.IT\'S YOU OBLIGATION TO SEE THAT IT IS MAINTAINED....CARS THAT DON\'T HAVE FACTORY ADJUSTMENT BUILT IN...Blame the mfg.. not the tech..We truthfully don\'t want to spend hours installing aftermarket adjuster even though they are a profit booster .Plummers, electricians, H-Vac ,cooling and heating all charge much higher labor rates tham auto shops...Our hourly is $45.00... All the plumbing companies around here charge an average of $100.00 and hour.. makes ya\' think...I have a plumber friend who has all the personal tools he will ever need to do his job at a cost of about $2000.00... My tools right now are at about $40,000.00 and I must buy new ones every year to keep up with changes to technology.. 40 grand.. Thats what i make in a year... My tool payment is higher than my car payment.. As for price, you must take into account that although the writer of the article claims that alignment is\"all labor and no parts\" (which in itself is not true sometimes) you have to concider 50 to 75 thousand foran aligner and lift..Constant maint...printer ink, electrisity, rent, payroll, taxes, insurance, workmans comp, snow removal, yearly database updates which are around 3 to 4 thousand a year..Bottom line if you don\'t want to pay...Purchace ypuself a level, tape measure, plumb bob, caster/camber guages and we\'ll se how fast your tires wear out
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Amount: $60.00 Alligment @ Pepboys
Posted by: Honnn in City of Industry, CA.Purchased: December, 2009
Car Make: LexusCar Model: RX350
Store: Pepboys
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Amount: $96.94 Great Service
Posted by: EAB in Harleysville, PA.Purchased: December, 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: 2005
Store: Just Cruisin inc
Great Service, I was able to bring in my without appointment. I do not mind paying high price for service for my Car as long it done right the first time and they use quality parts.
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Amount: $54.99 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: brianmann in Margate, FL.Purchased: January, 2009
Car Make: GMCCar Model: Canyon
Store: Tires Plus
I had front end alignment done on my 2 new front wheels. I printed out 20.00 coupon so it saved me some $$$. no complaints.
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Amount: $79.99 NTB
Posted by: ree99323 in Newington, NH.Purchased: January, 2010
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Tacoma
Store: NTB
4 Wheel alignment, 6month/6000 mile warranty. They also gave me a full color print out of each wheel specs before the alignment and the wheels after. They put large octagon sensors on each tire while the machine flashed red lights at them which responded to the computer. Kinda cool.
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Amount: $73.69 wheel alignment
Posted by: BRUCE in milwaukee, WI.Purchased: January, 2010
Car Make: 2005 PT CRUSIERCar Model: CHRSYLER
Store: QUEIT ZONE
4 wheel alignment...2 front tires had uneven wear..brought 2 of my own and they replaced the old tires with mine i brought with no extra charge... :)
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Amount: $100.00 wheel alignment
Posted by: Brian Calabro in buchanan, NY.Purchased: 2009
Store: little bear wheel alignment
I am auto mechanic and i Align all different types of cars, and trucks. Weather its a typical car with OEM specs or a custom alignments for sport/race cars and off road trucks which can cost more depending on the vechicle

And just to comment on the main heading. some cars do require parts to be purchased in order to make adjustments. which can effect the over all price of a alignment.
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Amount: $59.99 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: Jstokes in Upland, CA.Purchased: February, 2010
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Civic Si
Store: Firestone in Upland, CA
Went to Firestone today (2/28/10) for a four wheel alignment on my 2000 Honda Civic SI. They quoted me $69.99. They had a coupon on their website for $10 off on the wheel alignment. I brought the coupon with me. I was in and out of the door in about an hour and 15 minutes and I paid $59.99. Not a penny more.
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Amount: $40.00
Posted by: HowlingStar009 in Garden Grove, CA.Purchased: March, 2010
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Prelude
Store: Jame\'s Auto, CA
The typical price around where I live (Orange County, California) does wheel alignment for 40 dollars (10 dollars each wheel). They use some big laser machine that flashes like a strobe light. Anything higher than $40 dollar for an alignment is considered a rip off.

James Auto located next to the 7/11 down Garden Grove Blvd near Costco.

Expect to wait for awhile if it\'s not early in the morning or Saturday, they always get tons of cars going in and out of the place.
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Amount: $49.95 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: Sammy Nicholson in Asheboro, NC.Purchased: March, 2010
Car Make: ChevroletCar Model: Silverado
Store: Dan Thomas Auto Center
Called around town to get a quote and Dan Thomas Auto Center was the cheapest. I made an appointment and the minute I arrived they were ready to start on my vehicle. It took right around an hour and they even found my washer fluid was low so they filled it for no charge. I will definitely be back to this shop next time I need anything! Hope this is helpful!
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Amount: $69.99 wheel alignment
Posted by: pietro in bakersfield, CA.Purchased: April, 2010
Car Make: saturnCar Model: outlook
Store: big brand tire service
the guy said it was usually 89.99 but he could throw in a $20 coupon and make it 69.99.
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Amount: $40.00 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: Not your average sucker! in Rialo, CA.Purchased: June, 2010
Car Make: ScionCar Model: XB
Store: AC Tire Service
I called everywhere in So Cal and the lowest price i found was 67.00. A client of mine refered me to AC Tire Service. A front tire alignment is only 40.00! Big Difference!!!
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Amount: $60.00 Wheel Alignment
Posted by: Hurks in Burnsville, MN.Purchased: June, 2010
Car Make: MitsubishiCar Model: Galant
Store: Goodyear
Got new tires and they said I needed an alignment. Was $10 off due to the new tires
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