Do 4S shops charge for wheel alignment?

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DeGraham
07/29/25 10:57pm
4S shops do charge for wheel alignment. Wheel alignment refers to using the average propulsion direction of the rear wheels as the positioning reference to measure and adjust the alignment angles of all four wheels. This ensures that the chassis components and tires maintain proper geometric relationships while driving, allowing the driver to operate their vehicle correctly and comfortably, and extending the service life of the tires and related chassis components. Circumstances requiring wheel alignment include: 1. Before the annual vehicle inspection; 2. When a new car has been driven for 3,000 kilometers; 3. Every six months or when the vehicle has been driven for 10,000 kilometers; 4. After replacing or adjusting tires or the suspension system; 5. When replacing the steering system or its components; 6. When the steering wheel is not straight during straight-line driving.
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