Tracking

No probs - I'm sure some people will post about getting it done cheaper but £70 for a full 4 wheel alignment isn't exorbitant and, IMO, is money well spent
 
Hi Carol. Was that at a main dealer? I've recently changed all four tyres and was told that tracking would be £45 - but - they couldn't do it because it was a BMW! Apparently certain BMWs need a special gizmo to do the tracking and either BMW won't let the tyre fitter have one, or they make it prohibitively expensive so that they don't want one. Either way, I was told I'd have to go to a main dealer.
 
No, it wasn't. It was Priorslee Motors in telford. We use them quite a bit, they're very good.

strugglinauthor said:
Hi Carol. Was that at a main dealer? I've recently changed all four tyres and was told that tracking would be £45 - but - they couldn't do it because it was a BMW! Apparently certain BMWs need a special gizmo to do the tracking and either BMW won't let the tyre fitter have one, or they make it prohibitively expensive so that they don't want one. Either way, I was told I'd have to go to a main dealer.
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BMW use the Hunter machine which is the best on the market, but like anything, the equipment is only as good as the user.

Ant at AP Automotive recommended A-line in Dudley as they have the very same equipment and know how to setup a car. I believe BMW charge around £200, A-Line charge around £50-60 using same equipment
 
flapper said:
BMW use the Hunter machine which is the best on the market, but like anything, the equipment is only as good as the user.

Ant at AP Automotive recommended A-line in Dudley as they have the very same equipment and know how to setup a car. I believe BMW charge around £200, A-Line charge around £50-60 using same equipment
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Thanks for that. I've found a tyre specialist quite near to me that uses Hunter. There are no prices on their website (naturally), but I'll give them a call on Monday.
 
That sounds a good price to me Carol

I paid £120 at a recommended ( :cry: ) tyre fitter who did a poor job and didn't fill me with confidence - (Zed felt insecure)

Had it done again at an MX5 racing garage (recommended by Grumpybri) and it cost £75 with all adjustments explained and shown as the job was done (with weight in the Zed as well) :thumbsup:
 
I've paid £120 and £60.

The guys who done the £60 one were a lot better and more knowledgeable. Both used Hunter alignment machines.

There are a lot of people getting ripped off paying over the odds for what is a pretty basic thing.
 
I had the Hunter alignment done and the wheels balanced with the Hunter Road Force Touch.

It was around £60 at the time I think.

Money well spent!!!
 
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