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      10-23-2019, 11:16 AM   #1
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Wheel alignment in Vancouver

I'm struggling to find a trustworthy place. I took my car to a conveniently located shop near my house. The machine looked pretty sophisticated but one of the front wheels read -4 degrees. I'm not blind, both fronts looked similar and the other one was reading around -1.5

So no deal, the guy said he would have the machine checked and calibrated.

I went back couple of weeks later and asked the guy if he got it fixed. Nope, all the cars before mine and after mine worked just fine, no servicing needed.

So that place can't be trusted.

Where do you guys take your cars? I don't care if I have to drive far, I just want to get it done right (and on the limit of manufacturers specs for toe).
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There are several good places but in my opinion the best is CG Motorsports. I take my car there for two alignments a year (pre-track season and post track season). I believe Auto West takes customer cars there for anything that's more complicated than a stock alignment.
The only downside is that they are in Richmond and they are only open weekdays during regular business hours.
Hope it helps!
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Scan Automotive in North Van is great. They're a Porsche shop but know their stuff.

They did my coilover install, alignment, and corner balancing.
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Thanks guys. Found a cool performance shop in Maple Ridge. Got an appointment for Friday. Should be $125.

I'll post a review after I get the alignment done.
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