saewoo

I don't know if this is the right thread to ask this question, but I was wondering if Lexus would do the wheel alignment for free or under warranty. I swapped the springs to RSR Super downs so the springs aren't stock. Since the swap, the alignment if off the center and I'm in of an alignment. It's been 2 months since the purchase. Would it be under warranty or would I have to pay for the alignment?

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

youll have to pay since an aftermarket part is the cause of an issue - bad alignment. Youll always have to get an alignment after messing with the suspension. Usually give it few days to settle. Dealer price for alignment wasnt that much either like $100 or 130

saewoo

Guess i will have to pay for the alignment. Is it better to do it at the dealership or recommended shop from the forum? Do shops and dealers give out the alignment sheet?

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

dealer wasnt that much more expensive than an independant shop so I just did it at the dealer. Hopefully your tires arent unevenlly worn too bad since its been 2 months.

dojoman

iTrader: (5)

Lexus is not going to pay for your alignment since you swap the springs.

saewoo

Well, I've only owned the car for 2 months and the swap of the springs was done 2 days ago, if that matters??

dojoman

iTrader: (5)

No it won't since your springs are no long Lexus springs and off alignment was direct result from swapping springs.

onepointon

It absolutely does not matter. You added an aftermarket accessory that has changed something with the car. Why should Lexus pay for that?


For the record though, Lexus does cover wheel alignments for a period of time. I can't remember the terms off the time of my head, but I believe its 1 year / 10k miles.

saewoo

Thank you so much for the info. Probably i will go to a shop to get it aligned.