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mattwnz: Isn't wheel alignment largely just a service, so no raw materials are being used?
RunningMan:mattwnz: Isn't wheel alignment largely just a service, so no raw materials are being used?
Yes, but to get a good wheel alignment means a well trained and experienced staff member, using good quality and expensive equipment. It's fairly precise, and you need to have an understanding of the effect of each adjustment on all the other settings. Having said that, computer guided gear should step the operator through the right adjustments in the right order...
It's also not a 5 minute job, probably taking more time than mounting and balancing 4 tyres, so it's more of a service in it's own right, rather than a free add-on. Offering at a discounted rate with tyre purchase may be a good idea, but often people just want the cheapest possible service, rather than paying for something which will save money in the long run.
mattwnz: In a way I do wonder why some don't offer free alignments as a point of difference, to sell tyres. Isn't wheel alignment largely just a service, so no raw materials are being used?
Maybe they sell tyres at a low margin, to then upsell alignments, which is where they make their money from. I am always upsold a wheel alignment when I buy a new tyre.
Ragnor: Tyre balancing is usually included with new tyres in my experience but not an alignment.
Most places sell a wheel alignment as a separate service, usually they would highly recommend you get one when putting on new tyres and you often get a discount off the full price when getting one with new tyres.
If you have side wear it's probably worth getting an alignment done
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