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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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Can anyone recommend a alignment shop in the Cheshire or Wallingford area of CT?
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Haven't been there although I intend to check them out. Heard good things about them. You might want to make an inquire.

http://www.jannettyracing.com/perfor...ignments.shtml


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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by basicstrategy777
Haven't been there although I intend to check them out. Heard good things about them. You might want to make an inquire.

http://www.jannettyracing.com/perfor...ignments.shtml


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A HUNDRED BUCKS AN HOUR FOR ALIGNMENT???
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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doesn't pep-boys charge close to 100 dollars for an alignment ?

don't know what alignments cost for corvettes but I don't think they are 50 bucks.

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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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I have no clue either.....but I can be sure if charging "by the hour", "oh sorry sir, it took us 3 1/2 hours cuz we couldn't get a bolt loose" syndrone will surely kick in....
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I understand what you are saying.

It appears they have the latest equipment and very experienced people. Personally, I don't mind paying if it is done right the first time.

I imagine, a standard alignment, done with good equipment and knowledgeable people, should take about an hour.

Would you like to take aride up there someday to check out the shop ?

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Originally Posted by basicstrategy777
I understand what you are saying.

It appears they have the latest equipment and very experienced people. Personally, I don't mind paying if it is done right the first time.

I imagine, a standard alignment, done with good equipment and knowledgeable people, should take about an hour.

Would you like to take aride up there someday to check out the shop ?

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yea....would like that, except I dont know when I will be able too...and I probably sounded like I was bashing them, which was NOT my intent.
I'll trust your advice if you go check them out, I really want to get this done soon with someone who knows what they are doing with a Vette.
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yea....would like that, except I dont know when I will be able too...and I probably sounded like I was bashing them, which was NOT my intent.
I'll trust your advice if you go check them out, I really want to get this done soon with someone who knows what they are doing with a Vette.
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I know you will cringe when you see the place but you must trust me!!!!!! Place looks like a hole in the wall and a bunch of kids running the joint.... But they do great work. Go inside and ask for their best. Think his name is Matt... Has mounted and balanced 8k rims for me. Has done LASER ALIGNMENTS ON ALL MY CARS... Just Don"t look around....

Wallingford Tire & Auto

400 N Colony St
Wallingford, CT 06492
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I know you will cringe when you see the place but you must trust me!!!!!! Place looks like a hole in the wall and a bunch of kids running the joint.... But they do great work. Go inside and ask for their best. Think his name is Matt... Has mounted and balanced 8k rims for me. Has done LASER ALIGNMENTS ON ALL MY CARS... Just Don"t look around....

Wallingford Tire & Auto

400 N Colony St
Wallingford, CT 06492
203-269-1417
Thanks...I might give trhem a try.
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Originally Posted by Dolph
I know you will cringe when you see the place but you must trust me!!!!!! Place looks like a hole in the wall and a bunch of kids running the joint.... But they do great work. Go inside and ask for their best. Think his name is Matt... Has mounted and balanced 8k rims for me. Has done LASER ALIGNMENTS ON ALL MY CARS... Just Don"t look around....

Wallingford Tire & Auto

400 N Colony St
Wallingford, CT 06492
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do they have "road force balancer?"
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SEE3ER if you ever need a wheel alignment there is in your backyard, Somers, AUTO TEK. They did the 4 wheel alignment on my '68 about 3 years ago and they did an excellent job. Have not had any issues at all. That is where I take the '01 for oil changes and will let them change my front brake pads. They are off Route 83.
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SEE3ER if you ever need a wheel alignment there is in your backyard, Somers, AUTO TEK. They did the 4 wheel alignment on my '68 about 3 years ago and they did an excellent job. Have not had any issues at all. That is where I take the '01 for oil changes and will let them change my front brake pads. They are off Route 83.
hmmm...never heard of them....
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SEE3ER if you ever need a wheel alignment there is in your backyard, Somers, AUTO TEK. They did the 4 wheel alignment on my '68 about 3 years ago and they did an excellent job. Have not had any issues at all. That is where I take the '01 for oil changes and will let them change my front brake pads. They are off Route 83.
Joaquin...do they have "road force balancer?"
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Joaquin...do they have "road force balancer?"

Steve, I don't know.
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Im in need of one also in the Seymour area. Thinking about going to Town fair tire in derby. I think they have a good machine, and ill just go in the back and watch the guy like a hawk.

I was thinking maybe dworking Chevy, but who can trust a stealer ship.

? Any one have any place "good" ?
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Don't know specifically about alignment, but I had some maintenance work done last year at Corvette Center in Newington. I was impressed with the care given and service provided. I think they only work on Vettes and can do everything and anything.
May be worth a call. (860) 953-2994

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CT Tire in Berlin. They do great work for a fair price.
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