When getting tires installed on a vehicle, do they also do a front alignment or is that something extra?

Question

When getting tires installed on a vehicle, do they also do a front alignment or is that something extra?

Answer 1

It's usually extra, but some places will do it when they put the tires on if you negotiate with them. Some have a package deal, but you'd have to know what they usually charge for the alignment to determine if the package is a bargain.

Answer 2

everything is extra now days, valve stems, tire balance and rotations.  Yes it is extra, it usually costs about $60.oo . Different prices for different areas,

Answer 3

It's extra. They usually balance them as part of it but that is different from aligning. Good luck and God Bless.

Answer 4

Thats something extra but I recomend you have it done if it needs one. Tires are expensive to ruin right away.

Answer 5

Extra.... usually 60 to 80 dollars for an all 4 wheel alignment.

Answer 6

Extra cost.  But you need to do it or tires will wear faster.

Answer 7

sorry, but it is not included. Often they will tell you that alignment, brakes, other, is also needed and sometimes this can be a fact and be very costly. (It's not always true) look at your tires. You may be able to tell if they are wearing unevenly.

Drive the car and loosely holding the wheel, see if the car steers to one side, then apply the brakes and see if the car pulls to one side. These might also be indicators. Good luck.

Answer 8

Extra,,unless U have any warranties up front that'll cover it aswell

Answer 9

It's usually extra, they only install and balance the tires the rest you have to pay for.

Answer 10

sometimes they do it without asking and charge u, also its kinda necessary to do when buying/putting new tires

Answer 11

look at the tires that just came off. front tires worn on 1 side more than the other, scalloping(small flat spots) any 1 tire oddly worn. if you see any of this align the car. if not leave it alone. scalloping can also be shock/struts causing problem. before you do extras (and it will be) make sure you need it. you don't need to be a mechanic to see if something is worn oddly. if it is even X 4. drive that bad puppy.

Answer 12

that's extra but needed

Answer 13

a tire balance is included but a front alignment is extra.

Answer 14

Depends on where you go. Some places will give you a free alignment check when you purchase tires but not all. Check around for the best deal first.

Answer 15

Sometimes it's included as part of a special package-- most often you have to ask for it. But it should be done.

Answer 16

extra

Answer 17

Some companies offer a free test to see if you need an alignment when you get tires balanced and installed.

Answer 18

its extra...but beware, dont let them sell you a 4 wheel alignment if youre car cant be aligned on all 4 wheels. do some research on your car to see if toe-in, camber, and caster can all be adjusted. (on my car, you can only adjust the toe-in & that runs about $35)

Answer 19

thats EXTRA!!!!!

Answer 20

Just installing tires doen not include a alinement, unless you tell them to aline it.

And yes it is extra.

Answer 21

E X T R A   M O N E Y.

Answer 22

its up them

Answer 23

Balancing should be included with the new tires.

Alignment costs much extra, needed for new tires.

Answer 24

Thats extra.  They balance the tires they are putting on.