need some help here: good alignment shop in Calgary?

[Buster]

I have a Saab 9-2x that decided to drive itself into a pothole a few weeks back.

I repaired the rim, which worked out well (small lip bend), and got the alignment done. The alignment was done at a Chevy dealer (long story, don't ask).

Since I've gotten it back, I've felt it wasn't "quite right". Seemed to react too much to the crown in the road, etc.

Today, I noticed some very nasty uneven tire wear on the front left (potholed) tire.

Now I assume this could be two things:

1. The shop didn't see any damage at the time, and did the alignment anyway. I could have a bent control arm or tie rod, etc.

2. They farked the alignment, resulting in the slightly weird handling and tire wear.



Any comments would be welcome, and a recommendation for a good alignment shop.


Thanks guys

[Das_Amaretto]

Alvin Automotive has an awesome Hunter machine. I think mine was around 70 bux about a year ago.

[m10-power]

Go see Al at Alvin Automotive

[Buster]

Sounds like these guys are pros.

I assume that if the other tech missed a bent suspension part, these guys also would pick up on that?

I suppose it's possible that it's not alignment, in which case I would like to have someone troubleshoot.

[dooman24]

i hear OK tire is having a 4 wheel alignment for 50 bucks or something..
dont 'nkow if it's still on

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.p...hreadid=101553

[Kaos]

Alvin Auto has one of the best machines in town.
Calgary BMW sends their vehicles there to get alignments done.

[Das_Amaretto]

just found his card, here u go:

1312 Hastings Crescent SE - 243-3941

They're real pro's, if there's anything else wrong with your suspension, they'll figure it out.

My HICAS system was reaally fukked, and they figured it all out and got it perfect again! Go see them.

[Buster]

Hi guys,

Thanks for your help and the suggestion on Alvin. I dropped off the car this morning, and by this afternoon they had determined that my front left camber was nice and farked, as I suspected.

They said they have it back within spec now and it drives great.

Alvin was great and they are obviously pros. Will come highly recommended by me in the future.

Thanks to you guys also.