Sorry your suspension went out but glad he got you taken care of for a good price. I just got quote of I was advised today after having my brakes checked that I would soon need the shocks and struts on my Honda Cr-v done, full set. Go get an estimate from an independent shop. So maybe for a full set is right? In Dallas Ft. Worth, using nubrakes. Dated response I know but when I read anything this outlandish am prone to sticking my nose in a little bit….
Your mileage is about right or a bit over for the swap-out and just gonna guess this is your Daily Driver right? The coil over will save you money on labor v. Deals are out there especially in the present day environment so ya need to shop the job around a little bit.. I only drive about miles a month on average.
On the rare occasion I need to make a road trip, I share expenses with a friend or rent a car. My only issue is finding a mechanic I can really trust.
That is disappointing. If you have a friend who turns wrenches, ask him or her to evaluate the work that was done so you know it was done right at that particular shop. If corners were cut, keep searching.
Good mechanics who do the job right are out there. I have a 12 year old Chevy Tahoe with k miles. Now there may be other incidental repairs but a newer pre-owned vehicle may have repairs over the next few years plus the monthly payment. Has the part really been replaced or did I get gipped?
This is normal for the first miles or so as the parts get broken in. I am sorry to hear that. I hope your mechanics replace you some good parts. Some bad shops can just throw you some eBay china parts or something totally trashy and can jeopardize your comfort and safety even more worse than your 10 yr old OEM parts.
My brother was the first to notice this. On one occasion, the car almost jumped a lane which was a near accident. Took car back to dealership and was told both rear shocks failed. Dealership fixed both rear shocks without extra charge. But, I am sure they had initially used cheap replacement parts, non-OEM. Beware, many dealerships are flat out greedy operations.
If you can find a relatively honest independent mechanic, consider yourself lucky. Great point. Dealership mechanics are still mechanics and some are better than others. You should also have your mechanic look over the struts at each checkup. Whenever you bring your vehicle in for repairs or have it serviced, make sure the service personnel are examining the struts. They can catch problems early and take care of them before they cause extensive damage to your vehicle.
Of course, if you wait too long to replace them, then you will see serious damage in your vehicle. As mentioned, you can do the job yourself. It may take some time, and it can be dangerous to prop the vehicle up on a jack, but if you are careful and you have a good idea of what you are doing, you can take care of it on your own.
Beyond that, there are not a lot of ways to save money on strut replacement. You always want to avoid problems that escalate to envelop the whole vehicle, so make sure your mechanic is looking at the struts on a regular basis to see signs that they need replacement. Below are the costs to have a single or a double strut replacement done for some of the most popular cars in the country. This price may vary from garage to garage, but it will give you a rough idea for the parts and labor for your vehicle.
Compare your quote to other individuals from around the country to make sure you are getting the best deal. It generally also takes a longer time to stop the car, but this might be hard to notice as the change is gradual.
If you suspect that your shocks are bad or just want to test them, there is a simple way to test them. To test your shocks, simply push the front of your car in an up and down motion and stop abruptly. If the shocks are in a good condition, the car will stop the motion. If the car continuous to go up and down, your shocks are most probably bad and need a replacement. There are also other ways to test your shock absorbers, wikiHow has a concise guide on how to test your shock absorbers in several ways.
Because the struts are different in terms of location and function, the test for shock absorbers explained above does not work. The only way to test the struts is by doing a road test and paying attention if any signs of bad struts such as shakes, rattles, nosedive appears.
Shocks and struts usually hold for 50 to miles, but this number is only an estimate and the reality be more but also less. As shock absorbers do not affect the steering, camber, and caster angle, they are easier and cheaper to replace compared to struts and generally do not need a wheel alignment.
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