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low cost Low: $30-$50
 
average cost Medium: $50-$85
 



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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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