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Old 11-30-2009, 11:09 AM   #1
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Does everyone recommend going to a Nissan dealership or to another service establishment to get an alignment done? Just asking because I have an 03 and need an alignment done.
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Any reputable service station that will guarantee their work would be sufficient. In NC, I like to go to Merchant's Tire, I am always greeted with a smile. I believe they also warrant their alignment for 6 months for the standard price.

-One thing you may want to address is to not scratch up the lug nuts hole while removing the wheels because of their carelessness and/or air tools.

-Ask the service station to tighten your lug nuts to the correct torque setting (not sure what the 350z requires).

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I have a good relationship with my local dealer so I have alignments done there. Others behave like Nissan is in league with the devil.
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Most importantly, you want to use a shop that keeps their equipment calibrated. What's the use of aligning it if they aling it to incorrect settings.
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Any reputable service station that will guarantee their work would be sufficient. In NC, I like to go to Merchant's Tire, I am always greeted with a smile. I believe they also warrant their alignment for 6 months for the standard price.

-One thing you may want to address is to not scratch up the lug nuts hole while removing the wheels because of their carelessness and/or air tools.

-Ask the service station to tighten your lug nuts to the correct torque setting (not sure what the 350z requires).
Most places leave the wheels on for alignments.
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I have mine done at Firestone. it's lifetime alignment for a cheap price.
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