FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Alignment Shop Recommendations?

Does anyone have recommendations for an alignment shop, preferably in the East Bay?

Looking to get an alignment for my wife's Lexus RX AWD and trying not to go to the dealer.

Thanks in advance for your replies.

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Permalink Reply by JPN HUMV on May 13, 2013 at 1:18am

Most definitely. Looking forward to it! :)

Thanks again!

Permalink Reply by Steve Hope on May 12, 2013 at 3:45pm

My general reco is find a local alignment shop connected to a tire dealer, ie Firestone, Michelin etc. These top shops are where your dealer sends his cars anyway and you pay the mark-up.

Generally here in Sacramento a top shop like Linville Bros, a michelin dealer here charges about $80 for a good alignment, that is where our area dealers, and my buddies shop Central 4WD send all their vehicles. I imagine Bay Area rates to a bit higher but not too much, expect to pay $150 at a good shop.

A good research page is at Click and Clacks web site Cars.com, go to "mechanix" files. All their listeners post up good mechanics by zip code.

Good luck.

Steve Hope.

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Permalink Reply by JPN HUMV on May 12, 2013 at 10:57pm

Will check out Cars.com to see what I find. Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Blowtorch Betty on May 13, 2013 at 11:57pm

I see that you're in Alameda. There's a guy I absolutely love in Oakland on Brush Street. His name is Leon, and he owns Kraft Automotive. He really knows what he's doing. He does the alignments himself. I found him after multiple bad experiences at other shops, including Toyota.

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Permalink Reply by JPN HUMV on May 14, 2013 at 12:18am

Yes, I'm in Alameda. I'm going to look him up and give him a call when the new tires get installed in a couple of weeks on my wife's car. Can I tell him you recommended me? How much does he usually charge?

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by BigBlu on May 14, 2013 at 9:17am

Custom Alignment in Mountain View... These guys specialize in alignments, street, race & off road.

650-961-5311

2599 Wyandotte St Unit A

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Permalink Reply by JPN HUMV on May 14, 2013 at 11:46pm

Mountain View is a little far, hoping to find something closer but I appreciate your reply and will keep them in mind. Thanks!!!

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Permalink Reply by Blowtorch Betty on May 14, 2013 at 4:07pm

I think it's around $80 or $90. You'll have to call and check. And sure, just tell him the red haired girl with the FJ sent ya.

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Permalink Reply by JPN HUMV on May 14, 2013 at 11:49pm

I gave them a call, a guy named Justin quoted me about $100 which is reasonable. I told him that I will call back again when the tires are installed to make an appointment. Thanks for the referral!!

p.s. Love your handle :)