Master T

I need a 4 wheel alignment on my 1997 A41.8TQA. Should I take it to an Audi dealer or can any reputable mechanic do an alignment properly (any special Audi machine/tools needed).

Any help would be great.


Master T

Andy Hedin

...the shop I took my A4 to for an alignment is very familiar with aligning Audi's/Porsche's/etc. and they use an older Snap-On type "rack" and they do a wonderful job. I wouldn't recommend letting a chain such as NTB or Sears do the alignment unless you're certain that they know what they're doing, and preferably have aligned Audi's in the past.

omidius

ask if they do a Audi AWD alignment. Some racks need special extensions to handle the Audi AWD system, others do not. I'd prefer taking it to a tire shop or independent mechanic before the dealer because of the rates:
Independent: $32.00
Tire Shop: $80.00
Dealer: $120.00

RKA

Sears ranks right up there with NTB in my book (I know...Sears owns NTB). Anyone have a link for the Hunter alignment website.

Many independent shops don't have the $$ to buy a full Hunter alignment rack...this is why you will spend more at a place that does...they have to recoup the money.

Alternatively, you can try to find a small local shop that uses "old-fashioned" technology to do the work. It requires a little precision, but if the tech is good, he should be able to do a nice job. If you trust them, go for it, otherwise, stick with a place that has the "dummy-proof" Hunter alignment racks.

phred

Might as well have it done on the Hunter rig designed for the job.

RKA

Unfortunately, it doesn't have a "finder" for shops with a Hunter rack. They only offer a find for shops that have their wheel balancing machine.<ul><li><a href="http://www.hunter.com/index.cfm">http://www.hunter.com/index.cfm</a</li></ul>

a4rn

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