with the alignment look for a goodyear place that does lifetime alignments for i believe $120.(i think theirs one on guilford college). it will save you a ton in the long run. i dont really think a coolant flush is all that hard if i remember. pop the top cap off the radiator, then disconnect the upper and lower hoses, then drain the fluid. make sure the car has been off for a while. to flush all the leftover crap out just use water from a garden hose and stick it inside the top of the radiator. Afterwards reconnect hoses, then refill radiator. turn car on with radiator cap off to burp the system. add more coolant in overflow if necessary. hope this helps man!