How NOT to get your front tires changed
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You would think so.... but read what I wrote about getting parts for my '94 F-150.
it's unbelievable.
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ultimately if you take it anywhere that is not used to paying attention to detail, and working on high end cars and dealing with their owners, you are looking for trouble. I understand that you live in a small town... but a place that sells tires and appliances? This has no where else but to go bad.....
Red flag number 2... the person you are trusting your car to won't talk to you as they "know what they are doing" Leave immediately.
Red flag number 2... the person you are trusting your car to won't talk to you as they "know what they are doing" Leave immediately.
In the future, I will most likely not try to economize like this or succumb to the desire to help local businesses. I will just have to protect myself first. Period.
All very sage points from very smart people. Thanks.
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Alignment is done....Sears did an excellent job. The tech has done 928's before and gave me a rundown on what he found, reset to zero, etc. They did not unload the suspension and took it for a test-drive to verify it all was correct. Inasmuch as the wheel cost me, the alignment was $74 with a six-month window to bring it back if I experience any problems. Nice people. Smart and understood every word I said.
I have to thank the smart people at Rennlist for the discussion regarding alignments and especially the suggestion to try Sears. I looked over their machine, of which they have two and it really is a nice item. The tech was a very knowledgeable guy and covered all my questions before I could even ask. Car drives great, rides better, even. Tracks straight, no fight, nothing. Steering is as I remembered on my '87 but by comparison with the last few months, feels much lighter and responsive. Thanks Rennlist members! Money well-spent.
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I have to thank the smart people at Rennlist for the discussion regarding alignments and especially the suggestion to try Sears. I looked over their machine, of which they have two and it really is a nice item. The tech was a very knowledgeable guy and covered all my questions before I could even ask. Car drives great, rides better, even. Tracks straight, no fight, nothing. Steering is as I remembered on my '87 but by comparison with the last few months, feels much lighter and responsive. Thanks Rennlist members! Money well-spent.
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