Re: Need recommendation for a place to replace Civic shocks/struts

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From: SoCalMike
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 02:11

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"Bhoot Nath" <bhoot@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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> I have a 1996 Honda Civic with 140K miles. All regular maintenance has
> been performed at the dealer shop, every 7500 miles (and oil change every
> 3700 miles). Now, the ride is not smooth.
>
> Dealer's mechanic said that shocks/struts need to be replaced. Dealer's
> parts/service department estimated total cost of $1000, and they
> themselves said that I should get it done somewhere else. I called two
> MIDAS locations and they quoted $550 and $800 respectively.

any place but a chain. no midas, no pep boys... got any friends with hondas?
ask em where they go. id possibly consider a local import speed shop, since
they do this kind of work all the time. just tell em you wanna keep it
stock, tho. they should be able to hook you up with something nice thats not
too firm.
>
> I know next to nothing about cars, so I want a recommendation to some
> trustworthy and reputable autoshop in the Bay Area. Any place between
> Redwood City and Sunnyvale on the west side, or between Hayward and
> Milpitas on the east side is fine.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bhoot Nath

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