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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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Can someone recommend me a GOOOD alignment shop in GTA?

Hello All,

I am jsut wondering if someone on this forum can recommend me a GOOOOOD alignment shop in GTA and let me know how much approximately I'd be looking at?

I am willing to pay a premium for some quality service (since it is not like I am doing my car alignment on daily basis.)

Also, how would you guys rate the alignment job done by the dealer? (I have an 04' Infiniti G35 Coupe) They quote me CAD$119.99+ tax which seems okay but I am not sure the device they use to correct my alignment. (hopefully not an oval mirror with a metal stick thing that I had been to...)

I have tried Simone performance in New Market but my car still pulls slightly to the left......



Thanks in advance for all your information!
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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I can't speak for GTA shops but $120 plus tax is exactly what I paid here in Calgary for my provincial inspection alignment.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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Take it back to Simone's. From what others have said about them I'm sure they will stand behind it and get it right.

Sometimes your tires will play a role in pulling. if they can be flipped or rotated you might consider that especially if there is some unusual wear.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Smartidiot
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I have tried Simone performance in New Market but my car still pulls slightly to the left......
I find that surprising....
Did you give them any feedback on this?

I've made many posts in the past about alignment & the issues I had.
Vic was the only person that was able to get my BMW setup correctly after botched attempts by other recommended shops.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:47 PM
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woodbridge alignment, in woodbridge obviously. haven't been there but only heard good things. aparently 4 wheel al. costs 80.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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woodbridge alignment, in woodbridge obviously. haven't been there but only heard good things. aparently 4 wheel al. costs 80.
I've seen a lot of feedback on them on the BMW forums.
Their rep is 50/50 from what I've seen.
Some love them. others will never go back.

IMO alignments really boil down to the guy operating the equipment that day.......
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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thanks guys...

does anybody have Woodbridge's alignment contact info (email, phone number, address) any chance?


I went to Simone performance the other day and Vic sent their interim guy to do my alignment and obviously he didn't do a nice job.....also the price there isn't any cheaper compared to others.. so I just thoguht that maybe I should give another shop a try.... does anybody have experience with the alignment job done by Infiniti dealership???
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Smartidiot
thanks guys...

does anybody have Woodbridge's alignment contact info (email, phone number, address) any chance?


I went to Simone performance the other day and Vic sent their interim guy to do my alignment and obviously he didn't do a nice job.....also the price there isn't any cheaper compared to others.. so I just thoguht that maybe I should give another shop a try.... does anybody have experience with the alignment job done by Infiniti dealership???
I may just be old, but, are you saying Vic did a second one and it still is out, or the interim guy did the original. FWIW, If the latter is the case, go back and let Vic fix it. Can't see him not correcting it at no cost. If he doesn't offer, I owe you a beer.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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I may just be old, but, are you saying Vic did a second one and it still is out, or the interim guy did the original. FWIW, If the latter is the case, go back and let Vic fix it. Can't see him not correcting it at no cost. If he doesn't offer, I owe you a beer.
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...seriously, don't waste more cash w/o talking to Vic.
 
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I can't make the beer promise from here though!
 
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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Get Steve to do the alignment at Simone, he does better job than Vic LOL seriously!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 02:04 AM
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Sounds liek this VIc guy is pretty good. I would not blame him if it is not dialing in correctly , have him check for worn bushings by using a pry bar to compress them.
Alot of times it looks fine until you get to 80km then it starts pulling because of a worn busing or joint. Have that checked while you are at it.

Other than than I like Gilman in scarborough but his shop is dirty and he never has time , but his work is great.

Bullock city in markham mc cowan/hwy7 under $100 also and he will make sure of all components before doing an alignment.
Hell the last time he did mine, he took it out for a test drive then put it back on the rack to make sure. He also can do 20 inch wheels as well as being a very clean shop.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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I used woodbridge alignments on my old car after much praise from other guys, and I was not impressed. My car was still out of spec when it left their shop.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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thanks again for everyoen's replies.. much appreciated..

Skperformance.... can you please provide the contact info (phone, address, website, etc.) to Bulllock city?? I'd like to give them a call first.... also.. what's owner's name ???

Thank you!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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Take it back to Vic Simones shop, I don't believe that the alignment is still off after a second try. Steve did an amazing job on my car the first time. They have one of the best alignment machines.
 
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