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Originally Posted by engatwork
Let MB dealer do it.
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Last time I needed a wheel alignment on my '72 107, I checked around town. Most shops had the modern electronic rigs. But, there systems did not include my older car. I went to the dealer. They said it would cost C$150 for just toe-in. Plus a 'few' extra $$ for camber. So I agreed, because their system was programmed for my car.
When I went to get my car - a day and 1/2 late, the service 'advisor' presented me with a bill for over $500! Well, I refused to pay. I know the family who own and run teh dealership. We agreed that I would pay 1/2.
On top of this, the alignment report said they were not able to complete the alignment because teh car needed new idler arm bushings. As it turns out, these had just been replaced and were new. They said the car had memory steer. All this means, is that the new bushings are still tight and don't allow the steering to self-centre.
I decided to check and complete teh alignment myself. It is not at all hard to do. Look on line - many you tube videos and other sites that explain how. Car now tracks straight and feels great.
Never going back to dealer for alignment. May be OK for newer cars, but otherwise stay away.