Can 4S shops do free four-wheel alignment?

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GabrielLynn
07/29/25 7:19pm
4S shops do not offer free four-wheel alignment. Generally speaking, the charges for repair and maintenance services at 4S shops are higher than those outside, and the same goes for four-wheel alignment. Not only is four-wheel alignment not free at 4S shops, but the price is also higher than at some repair shops outside. The following are situations where four-wheel alignment is needed: 1. Tire pressure and tire tread wear: Uneven tire wear indicates a problem with the tires, steering system, or suspension, among other things. There are many reasons for irregular tire wear and excessive wear. The most common reasons include improper inflation pressure, failure to rotate tires regularly, improper driving habits, or incorrect original four-wheel alignment. 2. Wheel wobble: Wobble is a condition where the tire rotates unstably due to various reasons. The wobble of the wheel and tire refers to irregular up-and-down or left-and-right movements. Left-and-right movement refers to the lateral wobble of the wheel or tire, while up-and-down movement refers to the radial wobble of the wheel or tire. Vibration issues related to wobble can only be resolved by identifying the source of the wobble. 3. Wheel deviation: Deviation refers to the situation where the vehicle drifts from its intended direction while driving straight on a road, with the steering wheel not subjected to any external force.
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