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Old 08-01-2009 | 06:35 PM
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Listers,

any alignment shop you guys recomed in the Los Angeles area for alignment and corner balancing? Preferbly in the San Fernando/Glendale area.

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In my opinion there is only one; West End Alignment, 18008 S. Vermont Avenue, Gardena (310) 808-9233. It is a one man shop, owned and operated by Darin. He is the best of the best. If you do a search you will see many posting regarding him and his work. Last time I checked, he is booked for 2 weeks in advance. He is well worth the drive from the SFV! Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Chuck W.
In my opinion there is only one; West End Alignment, 18008 S. Vermont Avenue, Gardena (310) 808-9233. It is a one man shop, owned and operated by Darin. He is the best of the best. If you do a search you will see many posting regarding him and his work. Last time I checked, he is booked for 2 weeks in advance. He is well worth the drive from the SFV! Good luck.
+1. Definitely worth the drive down there.
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+993. Darin at West End is THE place in Los Angeles to get that work done. It's 45 min. from my house to his shop and very much worth the drive. He's the best in the business.
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The guy is great. Well worth the drive no matter where you are in LA County.

The only real choice, imho.
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Originally Posted by agent325
Listers,

any alignment shop you guys recomed in the Los Angeles area for alignment and corner balancing? Preferbly in the San Fernando/Glendale area.

thanks
TRE Motorsports ...right in Van Nuys off the 405/Roscoe. Great shop and Dave and Jeremy do a fabulous job.

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A +1 from me on West End, Darin is the go to guy. You will be very happy with his service and he knows what has to be done no gess work from him....
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Just adding to the "Pro-Darin" pile on, here.

He was the senior guy at Johnson's, if you were also considering them.
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Another vote for TRE Motorsports in the SFV. Darin at WestEnd, as well as Steve Alarcon at Johnson's are both excellent as well.
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You can't go wrong at any of the shops that have been listed, but my vote is for WestEnd. Darin is a great guy and he doesn't give the car back to you until it's right.
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one more for Darin here. Be ready for an interesting way of getting an appointment though.
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thanks for all the feedback guys....what should I expect to pay for Height adjustment, alignment, and corner balancing?
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Originally Posted by 911
You can't go wrong at any of the shops that have been listed, but my vote is for WestEnd. Darin is a great guy and he doesn't give the car back to you until it's right.
Rick, as I recall you were his first customer when he opened his shop.
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I have an appointment with Darin for Next Wednesday
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does darin still have his pony tail? i have not seen him for 10 years -)



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