Front end alignment recommendation -- Ohio and Virginia?

[FastWoman]

Hi all,

I'm trying to finish up the rehabilitation of a '95 Taurus wagon for my son in Ohio. The vehicle and I are currently in Virginia. Before he comes to fetch the car, I want to have the front end aligned. I'm looking for a company that does good alignments and if possible has a lifetime alignment policy that would be honored in Ohio. Any recommendations?

I guess a related question would be whether the lifetime alignments are really worth it. Is there a catch? Or does it simply create customer loyalty and therefore generate more tire sales?

Thanks!

Sarah

[72 OJ]

Firestone,,,,,Nation Wide Warranty , I have an account with them that is mainly for my baby girl in GA, they have fair rates and back their work. :bulb:

[FastWoman]

Thanks, 72, but we've had horrible experiences both with our local Firestone here in Virginia and the Firestone local to my son in Ohio! There are some very good locations, but these aren't two of them! I think it depends on the management.

Anyone have any thoughts about NTB (National Tire and Battery)? I used to buy tires off of them when they were still NTW (National Tire Warehouse), and they were quite OK; however, they may be an entirely different company now, having merged (?) into the new company.