Is it normal that the tail end seems to shimmy or jiggle when I hit a few small bumps? It's a little unnerving.

 

im pretty sure all cars jimmy when you hit a bump...

 

Same happens to mine....

I was thinking it was because I'm in need of an alignment..

 

Sorry... thought this was a thread about J-Lo...

 

Nah, not like this. It's hard to describe. It almost feelsas ifthe back end is on ice for a split second. Really loose but then the car feels normal otherwise.

 

how many miles? Could be the rear shocks are worn or loose.

 

92k

 

Do you have Quattro or FWD?
In the meantime; get under your car, and take a look at the springs and control arms.

 

It's a quattro 225hp. I looked under the car. I don't see anything obviously worn or broken.

 

look into freshining up the rear (lol that sounds funny). New wheel bearings, hubs, shocks, springs, bushings, etc. if you dont feel like throwing money away troubleshoot all the mentioned parts to find if there is a problem. Keep your eyes on the tires and try to see if you can find the wear pattern to be irregular.