Good points all of them.
Advice that would be well heeded by an amateur.
At my age I would likely have it done, not DIY. Back when I could climb up
and sit in the engine compartment it was no biggie.

Too often I forget that not everyne has my automotive background and doubt
that many have been lucky enough to have husbands as mechanical as mine.
(two of them anyway *snikker*)

Kate

"Jim Warman" > wrote in message
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> Just a word of caution, Kate.... A lot of DIYers don't think hard enough
> about what they are doing. I've been presented with too many cars where
> "thats' good enough" was a real theme. I can't speak for any other shops
> but I can not bring myself to release a car that I think is unsafe.
>
> I think it great that many motorists will take the plunge and get dirty to
> save money.... Too many times, common sense takes a holiday and it can
> take the monet save and then some to get things back into equilibrium.
>
> A 50 dollar wheel alignment can only encompass so much labour before it
> becomes unprofitable and, like any other business, profit is what keeps
> the wheels turning.
>
> "Kate" > wrote in message
> . ..
>> Why not do most of the grunt work yourself, then take itn to have it
>> aligned?
>>
>> "regulator75" > wrote in message
>> lkaboutautos.com...
>>> what price are we looking at for a auto shop to repair lower ball joint
>>> on
>>> my mustang
>>>
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