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So after my major curb impact, the dealer is going to give a free alignment under warranty . . . . .

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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 07:56 AM
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Default So after my major curb impact, the dealer is going to give a free alignment under warranty . . . . .

One dealership said no warranty covered it and they wanted $300, next I called the dealer where I got my car and they are covering it. I hope that the alignment will be all I need to fix the car, the steering wheel is a little off center since the curb.
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 08:01 AM
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how fast were you going when you hit the curb?
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 08:14 AM
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Default About 65 mph the car broke loose and ended up on the grass after hopping the curb, only . . . .

damage that I can tell is one bent and scratched rim, the car was shaking badly after I hit it, so I took the full size spare and put it on and the shaking went away, but steering wheel is just a bit off center to right. I also got a 6 inch scratch on the outside of my rear rim on the same side. I am utterly amazed that with 17' rims that I did not blow a tire. I am hoping an alignment will bring steering wheel back to center.
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Old Aug 22, 2001 | 08:46 AM
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I feel for you..I hit a curb a few years ago at 75 and folded both wheels under the car.
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I thought I did something similar, but to my amazement the car just shook b/c of a bent rim.
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Default Impact so hard, engine mounts shifted and engine blew, not to mention my buddy flew out the window

he was okay though.
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No one was hurt, but I hope my engine mounts didn't shift, car still running strong!
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