2 tires, alignment, and State Inspection but nobody checked the Ball joints?
I’m a heavy equipment mechanic but I work on my own stuff. I had 2 tires put on the wife’s car in December (5000 miles ago). I told her the inspection expired in January and she could just take it when she had time (she works “at will” so she’s off more often than not).
I borrowed her car Friday and noticed the State was out still and the front tires had already worn down to the inside cords. Called my tire shop and setup 2 tires (el cheapos because this things going up for sale soon) alignment and State Inspection.
I picked it up today, drove it home and noticed it was clunking and kinda wandering. I throw the Jack under it and start looking at the alignment bolts, making sure everything is tight and that’s when I find the ball joint is bad.
Needless to say my tire guy is getting an earful in the morning. But for now I’m headed back to work to get the truck and trailer I borrowed over the weekend to tow it in to my shop so I can fix it tomorrow after work.
And I’m the bad guy for missing my kids ballgame tomorrow already.