Dealer didn't do wheel alignment?
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Dealer didn't do wheel alignment?
So I have 1200 miles and scheduled my first service for today. I told them to change the oil, check the rear differential fluid and do a wheel alignment. Now mind you I cancelled from this dealer after waiting 4 months with no allocation, but they are close and they told me they would service the car.
I purchased from MacMulkin in NH I'm in Jersey. So after waiting about an hour they told me my car was finished. The manager said the rear fluid was fine and they changed the oil but could not do a wheel alignment because they didn't have the right equipment.
does this sound right that a chevy dealer would not have the equipment to service one of their cars? Feedback please
I purchased from MacMulkin in NH I'm in Jersey. So after waiting about an hour they told me my car was finished. The manager said the rear fluid was fine and they changed the oil but could not do a wheel alignment because they didn't have the right equipment.
does this sound right that a chevy dealer would not have the equipment to service one of their cars? Feedback please
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Wichita Kansas
So I have 1200 miles and scheduled my first service for today. I told them to change the oil, check the rear differential fluid and do a wheel alignment. Now mind you I cancelled from this dealer after waiting 4 months with no allocation, but they are close and they told me they would service the car.
I purchased from MacMulkin in NH I'm in Jersey. So after waiting about an hour they told me my car was finished. The manager said the rear fluid was fine and they changed the oil but could not do a wheel alignment because they didn't have the right equipment.
does this sound right that a chevy dealer would not have the equipment to service one of their cars? Feedback please
I purchased from MacMulkin in NH I'm in Jersey. So after waiting about an hour they told me my car was finished. The manager said the rear fluid was fine and they changed the oil but could not do a wheel alignment because they didn't have the right equipment.
does this sound right that a chevy dealer would not have the equipment to service one of their cars? Feedback please
Last edited by wgood; May 17, 2014 at 12:41 PM. Reason: put in additional info
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
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From: Simi Valley Ca
I suppose in certain areas where tire and alignment stores are far and few, this may be a more common practice for a dealership but around here, I don't think it is unless they are a very large dealership.
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I drove my last Z06 1,000 miles to let the suspension settle in, and already had significant inside tire wear.
Some come from GM within specs, and some are way off.
Also, if you want it aligned for best tire wear and street driving, you have to tell them what you want... It can be within factory specs, and still be too aggressive for acceptable tire wear.
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This is what I read in Techlink:
"2014 Corvette Rear Caster Angle Gauge
September 5, 2013
As part of a rear wheel alignment on the 2014 Corvette Stingray, the rear wheel caster must be set. This requires a Digital Angle Gauge and an adapter to attach the gauge to the rear knuckles. The gauge must be capable of accurately measuring to 0.1 degree. It must also have a calibration feature and a magnetic base so it will attach to the adapter.
Digital Angle Gauge
The Digital Angle Gauge is not an essential tool as there are several suppliers available in the aftermarket.
Tool suppliers that offer the gauge include:
• SPX; order tool number CH-47960, Digital Angle Gauge, directly from SPX
• Wixey WR300; contact support@wixey.com
• iGauging AngleCube; contact info@iGaging.com, or 1-949-366-5708
Digital Angle Gauge Adapter
The Digital Angle Gauge Adapter, CH-47960-10, is not available on the aftermarket and will be part of the essential tool package."
"2014 Corvette Rear Caster Angle Gauge
September 5, 2013
As part of a rear wheel alignment on the 2014 Corvette Stingray, the rear wheel caster must be set. This requires a Digital Angle Gauge and an adapter to attach the gauge to the rear knuckles. The gauge must be capable of accurately measuring to 0.1 degree. It must also have a calibration feature and a magnetic base so it will attach to the adapter.
Digital Angle Gauge
The Digital Angle Gauge is not an essential tool as there are several suppliers available in the aftermarket.
Tool suppliers that offer the gauge include:
• SPX; order tool number CH-47960, Digital Angle Gauge, directly from SPX
• Wixey WR300; contact support@wixey.com
• iGauging AngleCube; contact info@iGaging.com, or 1-949-366-5708
Digital Angle Gauge Adapter
The Digital Angle Gauge Adapter, CH-47960-10, is not available on the aftermarket and will be part of the essential tool package."