So basically, I went to go get my alignment done about a month ago and they told me I had a bent rear camber arm (it clearly was). So I change it a few days ago and then go to another place to get it aligned and they show me that my front wheels are staggered by a few inches, which it was. So Kauffman tells me I need to replace my front wheel bearing(s), knuckles, and front lower control arms (theyre not even sure if that will get it into spec. So my question is what should I do and what would cause my front wheels to be staggered like that? (the left wheel is about 3 inches in front of the right) Thanks for any input.

 

Was the car originally a rebuilt/salvage title? Bent rear camber arm seems pretty rare outside of there having been an accident. Same with the front wheels being misaligned.

 

Whoa....

 

Haha good looking out bj, I am starting to think that this may have been a rebuilt/salvage car. Would a carfax be able to tell me this? I bought it from this indian owned suzuki and the last time I came across an Indian dealership they were known for selling people rebuilt cars and claiming it wasnt (news report even showed that they were doctoring the carfax report they showed customers) Im at infiniti right now trying to get a second opinion but what do you suggest I do? Also, if it is a salvaged car and they didnt tell me is there any sort of legal policy where I can return my car to them? Thanks

 

If you bought the car "as is" with no dealer warranty, you're probably SOL. It's always a good idea to get a carfax report prior to purchase, and have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase. If you're still under warranty, I'd go back to the dealership to have it worked out. Your title should say if it's a salvage, but there's still the possibility that it was in a serious wreck, not totaled, and repaired to sub-par standards. That's what a carfax report would hopefully be able to tell you, but it's not 100%.

 

haha just left the dealership, they say I need a right side front compression rod, both rear lower links and front lower link, maybe more. As far as my car, I took it this car over from my brother, and he rushed in and bought this car, im pretty much stuck with it. Anyways, I still dont understand why I have to pay them 80 bucks to not be able to align my car, I can understand a labor fee, but I dont think it makes sense to tell me to pay 80 bucks for an alignment when they didnt/couldnt align it. For future reference for you though, I did some research and if you buy a carfax and they didnt know it was a salvage title (title washing) they will buy back your car if you find out within one year.