Lifetime Firestone Wheel Alignment

A8L_Driver_Dan · 03-24-2005, 02:53 PM

Any reason to be concerned with Firestone techs doing an A8 wheel alignment??

I came across this recent offer from Firestone:
Lifetime Wheel Alignment $139.99
Lifetime Limited Warranty on most non-commercial vehicles.
Certificate is non-transferable and valid for as long as you own the vehicle.
All alignments set to manufacturer's specifications; includes front and rear caster, camber and tow settings that are adjustable. What is not covered: if parts are required to restore car to manufacturer's alignment specifications, then those parts and labor required to install them are not included. Alignment prices shown are available for most vehicles. See store for details. Additional charge for shop supplies and disposal fees.

taga8 · 03-24-2005, 03:05 PM

They will do your alignment the first time, then after that they will say they cannot do your car. I had this exact scenario happen to me with firestone and my A8. I wrote firestone and they never responded.

PaulW · 03-24-2005, 03:19 PM

That they essentially never do A8 alignments and doubt if they will get all the settings dialed in.

This is one thing I have used the dealer for, even though it is expensive, I've always have had, and still do, a car that drives perfectly straight and nothing but perfect tire wear with little to no tire rotation.

Acceler8 · 03-24-2005, 03:21 PM

I almost took my car to pep boys for my alignment. Look, you bought a nice car, so treat it like one.

garibaldi · 03-24-2005, 03:50 PM

I saw this ad on the internet for lifetime viagra, its a one time pill that you take once and stay erect forever.

PaulW · 03-24-2005, 04:32 PM

ryoung · 03-24-2005, 06:57 PM

Mattsaudi · 03-25-2005, 02:58 AM

Creativity keeps the customers coming back. Good mechanics produce the same result.

garibaldi · 03-26-2005, 06:19 AM

nope, the lifetime alignment is what gives me that extra edge of a few second in the quarter, the lifetime viagra helps with the trophy girl after the races. (Im really only joking, obviously. And I apologize if I got the thread a bit off track

)

In all seriousness though, I wouldnt trust some lifetime alinment offer like that. To do a proper four wheel alignment the first time would cost at least what their lifetime price is, so I could only imagine the quality and thoroughness of the subsequent jobs should you come back for some "Sloppy seconds"

03-24-2005, 03:05 PM	#2
taga8 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 324	Re: Lifetime Firestone Wheel Alignment - don't do it. They will do your alignment the first time, then after that they will say they cannot do your car. I had this exact scenario happen to me with firestone and my A8. I wrote firestone and they never responded.

03-24-2005, 03:19 PM	#3
PaulW AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 18,202	Not to mention That they essentially never do A8 alignments and doubt if they will get all the settings dialed in. This is one thing I have used the dealer for, even though it is expensive, I've always have had, and still do, a car that drives perfectly straight and nothing but perfect tire wear with little to no tire rotation. __________________ 07 S8

03-24-2005, 03:21 PM	#4
Acceler8 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 16,384	We all have foolish moments... I almost took my car to pep boys for my alignment. Look, you bought a nice car, so treat it like one. __________________ Anti Philthadelphia tourism BT Founder <a href="http://profile.mygamercard.net/A8sport"> </a>

03-24-2005, 03:50 PM	#5
garibaldi New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 54	Re: lifetime viagra I saw this ad on the internet for lifetime viagra, its a one time pill that you take once and stay erect forever. __________________ Christian Garibaldi 2001 S8 Bone stock 9.80 1/4 mile at 148 mph (Kidding)

03-24-2005, 04:32 PM	#6
PaulW AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 18,202	Is that how you do 9.8 1/4 mile times? __________________ 07 S8

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03-24-2005, 06:57 PM	#7
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03-25-2005, 02:58 AM	#8
Mattsaudi New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 105	Wal-mart is offering similar lifetime deals Creativity keeps the customers coming back. Good mechanics produce the same result. __________________ 99 A8 4.2Q, Volcanic Black, Beige leather Bilstein heavy duty shocks Eibach 1.2" lowering springs 20% tint Coming soon, new exhaust

03-26-2005, 06:19 AM	#9
garibaldi New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 54	Re: lifetime viagra nope, the lifetime alignment is what gives me that extra edge of a few second in the quarter, the lifetime viagra helps with the trophy girl after the races. (Im really only joking, obviously. And I apologize if I got the thread a bit off track ) In all seriousness though, I wouldnt trust some lifetime alinment offer like that. To do a proper four wheel alignment the first time would cost at least what their lifetime price is, so I could only imagine the quality and thoroughness of the subsequent jobs should you come back for some "Sloppy seconds" __________________ Christian Garibaldi 2001 S8 Bone stock 9.80 1/4 mile at 148 mph (Kidding)

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