CSTYLES - Glad to hear that you got it resolved & that you found a place you can trust.

VXNIT - unless your VX is noticably crabbing as you drive, the front end alignment should yield optimal tire wear & best gas mileage. If you're still not sure after alignment, you can chalk a line across your tread, drive it a short distance then check to see if the chalk rubbed off in a strange pattern.