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      10-11-2023, 11:33 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by dinan5m3 View Post
Does that (usually) include a test drive to "make sure" after the alignment (with or without new tires) the steering wheel is at a "dead center" while driving on a non-crowned road? This sort of alignments at the dealer service by (master) tech seem to be a hit or miss, from my experience. Maybe my experiences are isolated to local dealer shops. In other words, at a "better" dealer shop, would you let the client drive off without first a test drive...

Or, if on existing tires, too many variables perhaps, despite the printout says all is lit "green", that the car can still drift on 12'o clock steering wheel driving on a non-crowned road? Or, not possible...
It’s pretty obvious that a tech should be test driving the car afterward to make sure the steering wheel is straight. I would recommend asking your service advisor which tech does quality alignments at your dealer and request they do it. Not all techs are the same, same as any employee at any business.
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