Summary of New Tires With Wheel Alignment Scam - Avoid Rip Offs

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The video discusses a scam in which a person buys new tires and is told they need a wheel alignment. The scammer charges for the wheel alignment, which costs more than the new tires themselves.

• 00:00:00 This video discusses a scam where a person buys new tires and is told they need a wheel alignment. The scammer charges for the wheel alignment, which costs more than the new tires themselves.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses a recent scam in which individuals are tricked into paying for unnecessary work, such as wheel alignment. The scammers try to make the victim feel grateful for the "free" tire upgrade, before asking for additional money for "repair kit" and "tire pressure monitoring system." In reality, these items were never even ordered and were simply used to mask the true cost of the service.
• 00:10:00 The presenter discusses a recent experience where they paid for a wheel alignment that supposedly changed the toe end and toe out of their car's front wheels. After doing some math, they find that it would take at least six thousandths of an inch to move the tie rod end and that this is not something a car can do.
• 00:15:00 The author shares a story of how she was scammed by a mechanic who charged her for an alignment when they only changed the tires. She recommends being careful when you bring your car in for service and asking for second opinions.
• 00:20:00 The author warns viewers about a tire alignment scam, and provides evidence that the repair claimed by the scammer is easily faked.