[FC] Tire question

[Ben's Bus]

This is a well-noted Corvair-only mechanic, not my local modern car guy 
(for the Jetta and Jeep). Makes it even more aggravating.

On 2/3/2011 11:31 PM, Paul Steinberg wrote:
> I learned a long time ago that it is best not to take chances that someone
> will know the idiosyncrasies of the Corvair, and I have always advised the
> person the proper procedure along with giving them the service manuals.  I
> don't expect the common mechanic to know everything about every car.
> Whenever I have a Corvair aligned, I explain the correct procedure and
> reference the service manual.  I also stay with the car to make sure that it
> is done correctly.  There was one shop that I didn't have to do this with,
> but they closed last year, so now I am using another shop for alignment
> work.  As for expecting the shop to bear the cost of the tires, I think that
> you are just daydreaming if you think that will happen.
> Paul in CT
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ben and Lynn Stiles"<lbstiles at verizon.net>
> To:<corvanatics at corvair.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 5:18 PM
> Subject: [FC] Tire question
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>> Suppose your mechanic replaced your FC's rear suspension before you left
>> for Iowa this Summer but did not have the van realigned to proper specs
>> as part of the procedure.
>>
>> Then suppose you drove over 2000 miles with your FC "dogging" down the
>> road on a diagonal course because of misalignment and your rear tires
>> wore out. Badly. You were unaware of the lack of proper alignment as you
>> thought your mechanic knew better and would take care of your vehicle.
>>
>> Further suppose your mechanic, upon your complaint, had the van aligned
>> at your cost and then merely rotated the worn tires to the front of the
>> van.
>>
>> Would you call this irresponsible behavior on the part of your mechanic?
>> Would you ask for replacement of both worn out tires? Would you be upset
>> if your mechanic ignored several such requests?
>>
>> Just wondering...
>>
>> Ben
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