B9 RS5 (non-DRC) Alignment - Any reason not to trust Brakes Plus or similar shop?

[303 Spartan]

The dealers around me all want about $1,000 to a full alignment due to calibration. I've tried a couple of independent shops and they said they don't do alignments on RS cars. I found one highly rated shop that did and they ended up messing up my alignment even more.

Damn it, John.

Well, from what I’m reading here and in other threads, getting a proper alignment is going to be hit or miss, wherever I take it. Whether it be the dealer, reputable independent shop, or a chain shop.

With the independent shop, if they can’t do it properly, at least I’m only out $150 before taking it to the dealer for round 2. If I first pay the dealer $600 and the alignment is out of spec, I’ll be more than just a little annoyed as I take it to the independent shop for round 2.

So independent shop, it is. I can’t believe how much of a headache these cars can apparently be to align. It’s making me miss the simplicity of the ///M world.

[JohnEnglish]

I ended up having the dealer do it and the car tracks nice and straight now. It just sucks that it cost me $1,000.

[Yeoman]

Damn it, John.

Well, from what I’m reading here and in other threads, getting a proper alignment is going to be hit or miss, wherever I take it. Whether it be the dealer, reputable independent shop, or a chain shop.

With the independent shop, if they can’t do it properly, at least I’m only out $150 before taking it to the dealer for round 2. If I first pay the dealer $600 and the alignment is out of spec, I’ll be more than just a little annoyed as I take it to the independent shop for round 2.

So independent shop, it is. I can’t believe how much of a headache these cars can apparently be to align. It’s making me miss the simplicity of the ///M world.

What shop quoted $150 for an RS car? Seems off..

If the dealer doesn't get it right then don't accept the car until they do.. you will be provided a print out of the before and after measurements prior when picking up the car confirming the alignment was done correctly.. If it's not done within spec, don't accept the car back until it's done right.

[penguiNET]

Damn it, John.

Well, from what I’m reading here and in other threads, getting a proper alignment is going to be hit or miss, wherever I take it. Whether it be the dealer, reputable independent shop, or a chain shop.

With the independent shop, if they can’t do it properly, at least I’m only out $150 before taking it to the dealer for round 2. If I first pay the dealer $600 and the alignment is out of spec, I’ll be more than just a little annoyed as I take it to the independent shop for round 2.

So independent shop, it is. I can’t believe how much of a headache these cars can apparently be to align. It’s making me miss the simplicity of the ///M world.

Hey, hey...you can't just come up in here and make a post about a lowering mod and not show off photos of the car!!!!