BMW Allignment Question

[guzzy]

Not sure if its standard or not, but I had a friend tell me that BMW weighs down the car to a specific weight and they also do other procedures prior to aligning the car.

Yupp....

Your not just paying for an allignment your paying for special tools they'll use to do it.

I tried getting an allignment for a Mercedes C280 98 at a local Pepboys.

They told me they couldnt' do it because they needed special instruments to do it.

 

[i fr3sh i]

Alright based on the last couple of replies it sounds like BMW actually has their procedure for doing it so I'm getting my moneys worth. For example when I bought my tires BMW wanted $50/tire to mount and balance and I know they aren't doing anything different

 

[waitwut]

I don't have problem paying the extra money if Im getting my money's worth. For example when my maintenance warranty expires I'm not going to the dealer for $110 oil changes when other places only charge $70 for synthetic. Just wasn't sure if BMW actually has better technology or it's all the same

When it comes to oil changes and simple stuff like that it, it isn't a problem.

Other major stuff I would look for BMW certified mechanics, they won't be as expensive as the stealership but at least the qauilty of work should be about the same.

as for the OP...if you have a regular beemer, just take it anywhere. it you have a m3 or something, make sure you get it done right regardless of cost, because a lot of places can't necessarily do cars like that

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