Originally Posted by 2010Civic
$18 just to balance a tire doesn't seem cheap to me. If it includes mounting then I'd say it's a great deal.
Walking in the door and walking out spending less than $50 is a bargain these days.
Were the wheels on the car, or off?
Mechanic has to finish previous job, clean up, switch gears, do yours, turn in the paperwork, repeat.
And they know they're the only game in town with a pricey fancy tool.