And so it was time Friday for the dreaded annual NY-DMV Inspection. Examining my tires and other things the day before, I spot what looks like both excessive toe in and cupping wear on my right front tire, though not severe.
I am still pissed from my last service because I did not as usual covertly number each wheel before like usual with black marker, and suspected from looking at my tires that the tech who replaced my AC condenser did not do the tire rotation paid for.
But Westchester Subaru had a savings coupon now for a four wheel alignment, balancing and the rotation package, so whether toe in, camber or balance are cause, I'd be set. And with the car under warranty, any other issues would be on Subaru, so it made no sense to go independent yet.
I also get real lucky. I get both a new Service Manager who is both gorgeous, and also sharp as a whip, and a conscientious technician who actually labeled my tires with yellow marker to make certain he rotated them to correct position. (Confirmed by my own secret markings.)
In addition to the DMV inspection is the free Subaru multi-point including checks for CVT/differential leaks, and a brake wear report (the rear ones are coming but are OK for now.)
I am in and out in less than three hours with a set of saved tires and my inspection. And to top it off, have an increase in combined local/highway gasoline mileage from 28.5 to 31.0 according to the car's computer just from the wheel alignment. Maintenance pays!
The only draw back was that the Service Manager was upset that due to a mix-up I didn't get the free car wash they give to regular customers and wanted me to come back this month for that.
I think I might just look her up.
I am still pissed from my last service because I did not as usual covertly number each wheel before like usual with black marker, and suspected from looking at my tires that the tech who replaced my AC condenser did not do the tire rotation paid for.
But Westchester Subaru had a savings coupon now for a four wheel alignment, balancing and the rotation package, so whether toe in, camber or balance are cause, I'd be set. And with the car under warranty, any other issues would be on Subaru, so it made no sense to go independent yet.
I also get real lucky. I get both a new Service Manager who is both gorgeous, and also sharp as a whip, and a conscientious technician who actually labeled my tires with yellow marker to make certain he rotated them to correct position. (Confirmed by my own secret markings.)
In addition to the DMV inspection is the free Subaru multi-point including checks for CVT/differential leaks, and a brake wear report (the rear ones are coming but are OK for now.)
I am in and out in less than three hours with a set of saved tires and my inspection. And to top it off, have an increase in combined local/highway gasoline mileage from 28.5 to 31.0 according to the car's computer just from the wheel alignment. Maintenance pays!
The only draw back was that the Service Manager was upset that due to a mix-up I didn't get the free car wash they give to regular customers and wanted me to come back this month for that.
I think I might just look her up.