SoCal Alignment Shops

[Nefarious]

Lakeside Muffler
12461 Woodside ave.
Lakeside, ca 92040

Call and make an appt, 619-561-3202
Any setting you want, sit in or out of the car while being laser aligned. $45.

Clarence Brown Alignment
Locations in San Diego
Address: 7747 Vickers St
San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 565-2981
Fax: (858) 565-4152

West End Alignment
18008 s. Vermont Ave
Gardena, Ca. 90248
Phn: (310)808-9233
Fax: (310)808-9234

AJ USA
6620 Mira Mesa BLVD
SD, CA 92121
858-452-8900 ask for Greg

[audiracer2002]

Don't forget Performance Tire on Miramar Road.

Just because Tony had a bad experience there doesn't make them bad. I've taken multiple cars there for years and never had any problems. Shit, they kept the tires that were on the Audi lasting for about 2 years as low as it sat.

[protijy337]

Clarence Brown Alignment
Locations in San Diego
Address: 7747 Vickers St
San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 565-2981
Fax: (858) 565-4152[/quote]



great guys here! $40 front wheel align and checked the rear at no extra charge (didn't need adjustment.

[Kid Gavilan]

Clarence Brown Alignment
Locations in San Diego
Address: 7747 Vickers St
San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 565-2981
Fax: (858) 565-4152


great guys here! $40 front wheel align and checked the rear at no extra charge (didn't need adjustment.[/quote]

I called them for the bimmer. They quoted me $130+ and wanted like $35 just to check if I need anything.

I'd like to take this opportunity to : :bs:

I'll be calling Creative soon and setting up an appt. there.

[oc-audica]

gota tellem someone referred you! maybe iono

[Kid Gavilan]

I told the dude. "I'm from SoCalEuro. You come highly recommended in our circle."
and he was like "oh. cool. That'll be about $130."
me: "wow. that's steep. higher than I expected."
him: "well. it takes time for my mechanic to put it up on the rack. We can check to see if you need 4 wheel or just two... for just $35."
me: "how fast can it be done?"
him: "oh. we'll finish it in about an hour or so."
me: :-/

[oc-audica]

wtf!

i needa take mine in... is $60 for a toe adjustment reasonable you guys think?

i already got it done, but if thats a reasonable price then i will use this same shop again to checkout my creeks in the rear suspension area and possibly a full alignment

[JETninja]

EF1 Motorsports in Long Beach.

It's a pure Motorsports shop. Clean, tons of room, and very professional work. They have a Hunter Rack. Did my last car ('99 Passat 1.8T) for $60.

www.ef1motorsports.com (http://www.ef1motorsports.com)

[EDM]

+1 for West End. Darin is da man! :tup:

[boostedM3]

Clarence Brown Alignment
Locations in San Diego
Address: 7747 Vickers St
San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 565-2981
Fax: (858) 565-4152



great guys here! $40 front wheel align and checked the rear at no extra charge (didn't need adjustment.[/quote]


Clarence Brown has always done great work for our customers..as well as on my personal cars... Great guys to!

[Wicked_M3]

what about balancing?

[sdsilverm3]

I believe Clarence Brown also does the high speed balancing while the wheel/tire is on the car. You might need to double check with them because I can't remember if it was them or Trueline.

[boostedM3]

I believe Clarence Brown also does the high speed balancing while the wheel/tire is on the car. You might need to double check with them because I can't remember if it was them or Trueline.

Yup Ling.. you are correct. They do on the car high speed balancing and it is the shit if you want the ultra smooth ride. Mark over there usually does it and he has done a great job on my car for years.

[ketchup]

great guys here! $40 front wheel align and checked the rear at no extra charge (didn't need adjustment.

I called them for the bimmer. They quoted me $130+ and wanted like $35 just to check if I need anything.

I'd like to take this opportunity to : :bs:

I'll be calling Creative soon and setting up an appt. there.

Ditto, I was wondering why it was $20 more for a bimmer. I was quoted $60 for the front and $130+ for all four.

I had my rears done, when I got new tires, @ BeeLine BUT the indy shop I regularly goto recommends Clarence Brown and told me to stay away from BeeLine.

How is Creative?

[Bimmer Pilot]

Don't forget y'all that when it comes to the Bimmers that there is a unique process that is done for a true alignment. Specifically that the tank must be full and that car is fully laden. Usually this is done by placing specific weights in all passenger seats. Most places won't even attempt to align and those that do prolly won't use these standards and will need realigning soon.

FWIW, Clarence Brown has done all my alignments and I have had no complaints...

[ketchup]

Don't forget y'all that when it comes to the Bimmers that there is a unique process that is done for a true alignment. Specifically that the tank must be full and that car is fully laden. Usually this is done by placing specific weights in all passenger seats. Most places won't even attempt to align and those that do prolly won't use these standards and will need realigning soon.

FWIW, Clarence Brown has done all my alignments and I have had no complaints...
...and I'm assuming that clarence brown fully ladens the vehicle in their process of aligning?

They should also throw in the full tank of gas, it would make the $130 much more appealing.

[ChouDawg]

Bringing back the dead here, but just got quoted 155-190$ front/rear for my Z4 from CB Alignment. Anyone got any other shops in SD?

[ChriS4]

I take my cars to Bee Line in PB kinda by In N Out. $92 for a 4 wheel alignment (if you have 19" wheels), 69 if you have smaller wheels.

[oc-audica]

Glenns Alignment in Costa Mesa is good

Also got recommended Grand Prix in Newport/Costa Mesa by Newport Porsche

and then of course GMG in Santa Ana is about the best you can get if you get the $$

[IfYouSeeKay]

Align Tech in Santa Ana is great. 45 dollars for a front end alignment. Sometimes they will have a special and you can get front and back done for 45.

[Sort0fABigDeal]

Do you guys know of any places that can do Bimmers w/ Active steering?

[kooz]

I think I'll be taking my car to Clarence Brown soon...I'll post up my thoughts afterwards.

[DarkstaR]

I think I'll be taking my car to Clarence Brown soon...I'll post up my thoughts afterwards.

love that place. I go there all the time for my alignments

[boostedM3]

I think I'll be taking my car to Clarence Brown soon...I'll post up my thoughts afterwards.

You should be stoked...they take really good care of everyone we have ever sent there.

[kooz]

I have an appointment @ 3:00 today. :tup:

[DarkstaR]

I have an appointment @ 3:00 today. :tup:

:tup:

[kooz]

I had my car @ Clarence Brown today for a 4 wheel alignment. Excellent shop! I really liked how I was able to see them work on my car, and the technician was explaining everything to me and asking me questions along the way. The streets around the shop are like "pothole mindfields" though.

:tup::tup::tup::tup::tup: for Clarence Brown.

[05GLIR]

Clarence brown sucks. I used to go there all of the time and about half the time the steering wheel was crooked. That is just plain unacceptable in my opinion especially since they charge 80 bucks for a front wheel alignment. I stopped going there after they quoted me $3000 to fix my camber plates on their spare time. It just seems like they could give a crap about me and my car. Screw them. Nobody needs to be treated that way. So now I take my car to tru-line and it only costs me $29.95 and they do a great job.

[gtintense]

east county alignment offers a life time alignment for 250 and will do any specs. you ask i go there b4 and after autocross for those grabby/ tire eating specs.

[Rento_VW]

Anyone the Temecula-Murietta-Hemet-Riverside vicinity? Oh wait.. no one else lives up here to know... God damn lol.

[jincs]

True Line

210 W Bradley Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
619-258-1800

http://www.truelinewheel.com/


Got my GTI aligned there. Great service, knowledgeable employees, and nice pricing. :tup:

[GTIcrazy]

I know that Ron and Scott at VW Specialties used to use Dave's Alignment down the street...but that was a few years ago. Not sure if they still do. 714.841.2940.

I had new tie rods put on my 16V there. The one that flowed to Lon and then flowed to GTIgirl.

[skeeter87]

look guy and gals i am the manager for the BIG O Tires in San Marcos and we also owe the one in vista. the vista manager (Walt) and i (Justin) want to let everyone know if they come in and mention socal euro and my name, alignments are 49.99 some vehicles will fit on my rack (San Marcos) and most will fit on his (vista) just let us know
Vista
636 s Santa Fe rd
vista ca 92084
#760-726-0680

San Marcos
1286 San Marcos blvd
San Marcos ca 92069
#760-471-6536

[sdsilverm3]

True Line

210 W Bradley Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
619-258-1800

http://www.truelinewheel.com/


Got my GTI aligned there. Great service, knowledgeable employees, and nice pricing. :tup:

I also went to True Line in El Cajon recently to align my S2000 based on a couple recommendations. Andrew was the tech and did a great job and is familiar with lowered car specs. :tup:

[JETTAone420]

why do all the hook ups gotta be a driving distance away??? i mean the gas it costs to get their would justify doing it locally..... ANYTHING AROUND THE 951 ???????
cuz i need an alignment REALLLLLLY bad... my car pulls left like a champion

[NukinFutz]

whats the closest shop near Chula Vista, 91915?

[Kelly Girl]

why do all the hook ups gotta be a driving distance away??? i mean the gas it costs to get their would justify doing it locally..... ANYTHING AROUND THE 951 ???????
cuz i need an alignment REALLLLLLY bad... my car pulls left like a champion

ASTAR Wheel & Tire
11124 I Avenue
Hesperia

[DarkstaR]

whats the closest shop near Chula Vista, 91915?

No clue. I would definitely recommend driving up to Clarence Brown. :tup2:

They do a VERY good job at their work and the customer service is great.

[karl]

for us IE peeps

Pruetts Precision Alignment
(909) 798-6798
http://www.pruettsprecisionalignment.com
2030 W Park Ave, Redlands, CA 92373

they have a pit so if youre low you dont have to worry about driving onto an ailignment rack

[JETTAone420]

^^^^^^^^^^
yea u told me about them but they dont offer the 45-60$ hook ups everyone else does...

[NukinFutz]

No clue. I would definitely recommend driving up to Clarence Brown. :tup2:

They do a VERY good job at their work and the customer service is great.


gas at $5 a gallon doesnt really make me wanna drive too far, where are they?

[karl]

^^^^^^^^^^
yea u told me about them but they dont offer the 45-60$ hook ups everyone else does...
you want to drive to sd and waste time and $$$??? the shop i suggested is a plus for anyone with low hanging bumpers/bodywork

theres also another place called Angies (theyre in san bernardino/highland area)
i heard they have a pit too

[boister77]

I know that Ron and Scott at VW Specialties used to use Dave's Alignment down the street...but that was a few years ago. Not sure if they still do. 714.841.2940.
i'll vouch for this shop. i've used them many times and have always got great service and honest opinions.

here's the addy:
16182 gothard street
huntington beach, ca 92647

[Mr. Nobody]

Anyone the Temecula-Murietta-Hemet-Riverside vicinity? Oh wait.. no one else lives up here to know... God damn lol.

Best for Less
28733 Via Montezuma
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 676-3668

Good solid alignments to whatever specs you desire. :tup: