is this vette paranoia ??
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I'd say you're paranoid. I love my Vette as much as anyone and I do as much work as I can myself, however, at the end of the day you drive (I assume given the post location) a C5 Corvette... It's not an Italian exotic so what's the harm? If they mess up your car document it and file a claim with insurance. Some people take their $15 -$25K cars too seriously IMHO
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I used to take my wheels off the car and take them to the shop, but I kept getting wheel damage. I also do quite a few wheel/tire changes.
So I am really sick, I bought a tire machine and a balancer so that I can do it in my garage.
So I am really sick, I bought a tire machine and a balancer so that I can do it in my garage.
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I've brought just the wheels and tires in before for a tire change. A little extra work but minimizes the potential for damage to the car.
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Funny thing I just done that today ....
I have mine balanced ever 6,000 miles ... It saves me from being stressed out , I just pull them and take them in
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I do the same thing.....
Its a no brainier to me.
If your not fully confident in a shops ability to know how to avoid damage to your car, why even take the chance of getting involved in a major hassle?
Less than an hours work to take off the wheels and put them back on yourself. Not exactly back breaking labor.
Its a no brainier to me.
If your not fully confident in a shops ability to know how to avoid damage to your car, why even take the chance of getting involved in a major hassle?
Less than an hours work to take off the wheels and put them back on yourself. Not exactly back breaking labor.
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Just bought 4 Jack Pad tools from Reverse Logic today. Going to take them with me to the dealer when buying new tires. Will watch to make sure car is jacked up correctly. If they give me any grief I will just walk out.
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