Can/will any of you recommend a good quality alignment shop, here in Tampa?

I'm going to be doing my control arm and swaybar bushings, and ball joints in the next week or so. I'd like to have a reliable place to take my car for alignment after the above work is done.

Does anyone still offer lifetime alignments?


Later,
Mark

I don't live in Florida but here is what I do. I bought a Lifetime alignment from Firestone years ago. The first alignment they will do a good job ussually because you are spending a good amount of money and they want your business. Tell them that you race your car and need a good alignment. Ask for thier best tech. Just tell them what specs you want and how to do it (ie loosen strut bolts to adjust camber, set toe to zero, etc.). After the first alignment I pay the tech $20 to get the alignment spot on. This goes straight into his pocket not the register. He lets me watch what he is doing and that way I know it is right. After I moved I just kept shopping around till I found a shop that listened to me and then offered the "Tip" as an incentive to be consistent.

Cars and Concepts here in Tampa does a great job... and a lot of business. It's run by 2 guys that race BMWs. They specialize in European cars but will work on imports. I've had my alignment and a few other things done there (I was refered by a friend) and know several other people who have had work done there as well. They do a great job and make sure it's perfect before you leave. They're very busy so you'll have to arrange an apointment ahead of time... this isn't a "while you wait" place.


Cars & Concepts Inc
4711 North Manhattan Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 348-6183

Maquest should be able to hook you up with directions...


Also of interest, there the only place I know of that sells ATE Super Blue brake fluid here in Tampa (great stuff)... they also use Amsoil for Tranny fluid (again, great stuff).