Alignment Problem

[jsharpe]

I just replaced my rear tires on my 02' 525 and had a 4 wheel alignment - The rear left and right wheel camber is out of spec and the toe also; Someone said there may not be any adjustment.....I thought this would be done by the strut plates! Any ideas......I may need to go to a new alignment shop!

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by jsharpe

I just replaced my rear tires on my 02' 525 and had a 4 wheel alignment - The rear left and right wheel camber is out of spec and the toe also; Someone said there may not be any adjustment.....I thought this would be done by the strut plates! Any ideas......I may need to go to a new alignment shop!

A good alignment shop is your best bet on it.

Check around Ask around
Word of mouth.
Family friends coworkers neighbors business people and delivery people.
Mailmen and parcel delivery people get around and notice a lot of stuff.
Even a good parts house knows what shops are good and not good.
Chamber of commerce and better business bureau and city hall.
If you find a good referral to a repair shop go look them over and talk to them.
Look for a clean looking busy place with nice people running it.
Ask a few questions and ask about their qualifications and training.
Not all places have trained tech/mechanics.
If they do not find a place that does.
Even all dealers do not have all trained techs/mechanics.

[jsharpe]

Thanks MT, I got that advice from a friend yesterday...who had his MIATA do some funny things and took around the corner.....It just bites me for someone to charge for poor work.....I guess it happens everyday!

[MT-2500]

Originally Posted by jsharpe

Thanks MT, I got that advice from a friend yesterday...who had his MIATA do some funny things and took around the corner.....It just bites me for someone to charge for poor work.....I guess it happens everyday!

Sad but true.
You can find it in all professions.
There is a lot of good honest repair shops but you may have to do check around to find the best ones.
God Luck