Wheel Alignment under warrenty???

achc1111 · 02-14-2009, 04:17 AM

Hey

yesterday night my brother took my car (2008 e92) out. his IS is in for service. he made an accident making a right turn. he hit the curb with the right rear wheel and now the alignment is off. the car goes to the right when the steering wheel is pointed straight.

is that under warrenty for bmw canada? or do i have to go to some other shop to get it fixed? one more thing, the car has SSTT.

IF to take bmw to re alignment, take the SSTT?

thanks

lkn · 02-14-2009, 04:35 AM

1. alignments aren't covered under warranty. take the car to a tire shop to get it aligned.
2. unless you want you warranty voided then remove the tuner.

KkSc · 02-14-2009, 11:59 AM

i don't think alignment is covered under warranty!!

machine · 02-14-2009, 01:10 PM

no it is not. Make sure you get 4 wheel alignment done, don't opt for 2 wheel.

paullo · 02-14-2009, 07:14 PM

Correct. I've inquired about this with BMW just last month. Alignments are NOT covered under any BMW warranty / maintenance program.

SGxi · 02-14-2009, 08:29 PM

Alignment not covered under warrenty, especially since this is not normal wear and tear

achc1111 · 02-14-2009, 10:09 PM

well my warrenty wont be void because of the SSTT right? as long as nothing happens as a result of the SSTT.

for the people in vancouver. can anyone please recommend a shop for getting the alignment done? and approximately how long will such a procedure take?

thanks

Magimac · 02-15-2009, 12:01 PM

Even if alignment were covered under warranty (and it isn't), damage caused in an accident wouldn't be. Like others have said before, if you leave the SSTT on when you take the car into a dealership for any service, you risk them voiding your warranty...

SGxi · 02-15-2009, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by achc1111

well my warrenty wont be void because of the SSTT right? as long as nothing happens as a result of the SSTT.

for the people in vancouver. can anyone please recommend a shop for getting the alignment done? and approximately how long will such a procedure take?

thanks

As a precaution, it doesn't hurt to take it out, even for the smallest thing.

achc1111 · 02-15-2009, 06:59 PM

the car now feels a bit wobbly? especially when turning at low speeds.
is that going to be ok? and will that be gone after alignment is fixed?

and please if anyone in van can recommend a couple shops to get alignment done will great.

thanks

machine · 02-15-2009, 07:44 PM

try Nixon automotive, also your dealer will do the alignment. I had it done once at Brian Jessel. If I remember four wheel alignment is around $100-120

02-14-2009, 04:17 AM	#1
achc1111 New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (0)	Wheel Alignment under warrenty??? Hey yesterday night my brother took my car (2008 e92) out. his IS is in for service. he made an accident making a right turn. he hit the curb with the right rear wheel and now the alignment is off. the car goes to the right when the steering wheel is pointed straight. is that under warrenty for bmw canada? or do i have to go to some other shop to get it fixed? one more thing, the car has SSTT. IF to take bmw to re alignment, take the SSTT? thanks
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-14-2009, 04:35 AM	#2
lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)	1. alignments aren't covered under warranty. take the car to a tire shop to get it aligned. 2. unless you want you warranty voided then remove the tuner.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-14-2009, 11:59 AM	#3
KkSc Major General 173 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	i don't think alignment is covered under warranty!! __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-14-2009, 01:10 PM	#4
machine is also an E46 Fanatic 39 Rep 538 Posts Drives: E70 35D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	no it is not. Make sure you get 4 wheel alignment done, don't opt for 2 wheel.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-14-2009, 07:14 PM	#5
paullo Captain 28 Rep 686 Posts Drives: ThreeThreeFive Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	Correct. I've inquired about this with BMW just last month. Alignments are NOT covered under any BMW warranty / maintenance program. __________________ 2008 335i \| Sport \| Premium \| USB \| SSK \| æ \| Unsprung Diet 2006 330i \| Sport \| Premium \| Active Steering \| M-Sport Aero Kit \| Retired
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-14-2009, 08:29 PM	#6
SGxi Major General 158 Rep 6,805 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	Alignment not covered under warrenty, especially since this is not normal wear and tear __________________ MY07 A22 E90 N52Nxi
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-14-2009, 10:09 PM	#7
achc1111 New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (0)	well my warrenty wont be void because of the SSTT right? as long as nothing happens as a result of the SSTT. for the people in vancouver. can anyone please recommend a shop for getting the alignment done? and approximately how long will such a procedure take? thanks
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-15-2009, 12:01 PM	#8
Magimac First Lieutenant 4 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 08 335i sedan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i sedan [0.00]	warranties don't cover accidents Even if alignment were covered under warranty (and it isn't), damage caused in an accident wouldn't be. Like others have said before, if you leave the SSTT on when you take the car into a dealership for any service, you risk them voiding your warranty...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-15-2009, 06:59 PM	#10
achc1111 New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (0)	the car now feels a bit wobbly? especially when turning at low speeds. is that going to be ok? and will that be gone after alignment is fixed? and please if anyone in van can recommend a couple shops to get alignment done will great. thanks
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-15-2009, 07:44 PM	#11
machine is also an E46 Fanatic 39 Rep 538 Posts Drives: E70 35D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	try Nixon automotive, also your dealer will do the alignment. I had it done once at Brian Jessel. If I remember four wheel alignment is around $100-120
	Appreciate 0 Quote