Continuing to do alignments on a chassis that has not been measured for structural integrity after an impact is spending money on a symptom rather than the cause. One proper laser chassis diagnostic either confirms everything is fine or identifies exactly what needs correction, which is a better use of money than a third alignment appointment.

Wife liking the spec and color is genuinely half the battle won and worth protecting by spending the inspection fee rather than risking the alternative where you buy it quickly to lock in the decision and discover the compressor fault three months later when returning it is no longer an option.

Finding a shop you can trust completely and going back every time is the best possible outcome from what started as an annoying situation. Those relationships are genuinely hard to find and worth protecting once you have one.

Genuine suppliers who stock the heavy duty commercial range tend to be found in industrial areas rather than regular automotive shops. If your usual contacts can’t source it, asking around in workshop or generator supplier communities often turns up better leads.