I just recently bought a G35 and decided to take it to get checked for alignment. Anyhow, the mechanics there told me it was not aligned. Also, that my front camber was not adjustable. They aligned it but said the front should be better but that he couldnt fix it because the front did not have a camber kit or was not adjustable.
Now I have never heard this comming from a someone who has everything stock, although I have heard this from people who drop or get bigger wheels.
I have the standard 17" wheels. What is the problem? Are they pulling my leg. They did an alignment to fix the toe in and camber for rear and also front. But they could not fix the camber in the front w/out a camber kit, according to them.
Let me know what guys think. I can go back and get another alignmnet with no charge.
Here are the readings, I dont understand them to much...maybe someone can shed some light
Now I have never heard this comming from a someone who has everything stock, although I have heard this from people who drop or get bigger wheels.
I have the standard 17" wheels. What is the problem? Are they pulling my leg. They did an alignment to fix the toe in and camber for rear and also front. But they could not fix the camber in the front w/out a camber kit, according to them.
Let me know what guys think. I can go back and get another alignmnet with no charge.
Here are the readings, I dont understand them to much...maybe someone can shed some light
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Is this a brand new car or a used G? What is mileage.
The specs are the specs and dealer should be able to warranty any replacement parts necessary to bring it into warranty range.
The dealer will need to do an alignment to check accuracy of external shop.
The specs are the specs and dealer should be able to warranty any replacement parts necessary to bring it into warranty range.
The dealer will need to do an alignment to check accuracy of external shop.
Its a used G 2005 with 25k mi. It has warranty but since I got it yesterday, I still havent tranferred the warranty to my name.
Should they warrant my problem?
Should they warrant my problem?
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He is correct that there isn't much play as far as the front alignment, but what made mine worse when I had an alignment was a bent knuckle, which is now causing uneven wear. I would check that in case that is the culprit. Mine was bent due to an accident.
Yeah, I just got off the phone with the dealership and apparently the basic warranty does not cover the alignment. I sent them the thumbnails I posted above, and they said they would get back to me. So I am just waiting....
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Nissan PUBLISHED the specification so unless they can prove you [previous owner] damaged something in a accident.
Amazing that new car buyers don't demand an alignment print out prior to accepting delivery................to create a brand new base line.
Tough being it's used with 25k!
Why a used car depreciates it is definitely not new and can be abused.
Unfortunately the rubber bushing in suspension and other things are considered wear items and Nissan avoids warranty expense as with tires, brakes, wheels.
It is entirely possible that the car was driven over pot holes and such that things bent just out of spec.
As a first step PAY the dealer to do an alignment and get before after print out, maybe they can do it better but at least you have some additional documentation.
The next thing is to try to fix just one wheel [you might pay for this] to determine WHY it won't align.............a bad bushing or a bent suspension arm or just a worn adjustment concentric bolt?
The dealer can do alot to persuade Nissan to pay IF they are on your side [why are they on your side...........now? [how much profit you pay them] ..................don't expect the dealer to cross their largest customer ----------- Nissan Warranty Reimbursement, to protect your wallet unless they have a good financial reason.
Amazing that new car buyers don't demand an alignment print out prior to accepting delivery................to create a brand new base line.
Tough being it's used with 25k!
Why a used car depreciates it is definitely not new and can be abused.
Unfortunately the rubber bushing in suspension and other things are considered wear items and Nissan avoids warranty expense as with tires, brakes, wheels.
It is entirely possible that the car was driven over pot holes and such that things bent just out of spec.
As a first step PAY the dealer to do an alignment and get before after print out, maybe they can do it better but at least you have some additional documentation.
The next thing is to try to fix just one wheel [you might pay for this] to determine WHY it won't align.............a bad bushing or a bent suspension arm or just a worn adjustment concentric bolt?
The dealer can do alot to persuade Nissan to pay IF they are on your side [why are they on your side...........now? [how much profit you pay them] ..................don't expect the dealer to cross their largest customer ----------- Nissan Warranty Reimbursement, to protect your wallet unless they have a good financial reason.
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Amazing that new car buyers don't demand an alignment print out prior to accepting delivery................to create a brand new base line.
Tough being it's used with 25k!
Why a used car depreciates it is definitely not new and can be abused.
Unfortunately the rubber bushing in suspension and other things are considered wear items and Nissan avoids warranty expense as with tires, brakes, wheels.
It is entirely possible that the car was driven over pot holes and such that things bent just out of spec.
As a first step PAY the dealer to do an alignment and get before after print out, maybe they can do it better but at least you have some additional documentation.
The next thing is to try to fix just one wheel [you might pay for this] to determine WHY it won't align.............a bad bushing or a bent suspension arm or just a worn adjustment concentric bolt?
The dealer can do alot to persuade Nissan to pay IF they are on your side [why are they on your side...........now? [how much profit you pay them] ..................don't expect the dealer to cross their largest customer ----------- Nissan Warranty Reimbursement, to protect your wallet unless they have a good financial reason.
I agree with you. I heard that sometimes new cars off the lot are not even aligned. The guy I bought it from lived in San Francisco, so some kind of road damage is believable. Originally Posted by Q45tech
Nissan PUBLISHED the specification so unless they can prove you [previous owner] damaged something in a accident.Amazing that new car buyers don't demand an alignment print out prior to accepting delivery................to create a brand new base line.
Tough being it's used with 25k!
Why a used car depreciates it is definitely not new and can be abused.
Unfortunately the rubber bushing in suspension and other things are considered wear items and Nissan avoids warranty expense as with tires, brakes, wheels.
It is entirely possible that the car was driven over pot holes and such that things bent just out of spec.
As a first step PAY the dealer to do an alignment and get before after print out, maybe they can do it better but at least you have some additional documentation.
The next thing is to try to fix just one wheel [you might pay for this] to determine WHY it won't align.............a bad bushing or a bent suspension arm or just a worn adjustment concentric bolt?
The dealer can do alot to persuade Nissan to pay IF they are on your side [why are they on your side...........now? [how much profit you pay them] ..................don't expect the dealer to cross their largest customer ----------- Nissan Warranty Reimbursement, to protect your wallet unless they have a good financial reason.
I hope I dont have anything bent, but the more I think about it, the more I am inclined to believe it is just that. I will call the dealship tomorrow and see what the status is.