It IS very involved if you do it right......for example they call for weights to be placed in various places around the car.....ride height measurements and so on - so kudos to your tire shop for not wanting to do it wrong and screw up your new tires.
My dealership charges $200 to do a 4 wheel alignment on a MINI, I've decided it's worth it......so that's where I take mine.
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Minidave Well-Known MemberLifetime Supporter
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Many shops have the same issue with any BMW. I've heard about the weights from a few places that won't do MINI, so I just go to the dealer.
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A full tank of gas and a someone to sit on the drivers side. Is recommended Just had mine done at some place by the way. Afterward I decided to put on the control arm bushing. And will have it checked again once everything is seated. Tires can get pretty expensive. Good luck