🚀 go-pugleaf

yes, i'd have to agree with SoCalMike. don't go to a chain store. most 
likely the guy working on your car knows nothing about Hondas. and it's 
probably his first day on the job. check your phone book for 
independant shops that only deal with Honda/Acura cars.

labor rates for dealerships are around $75 per hour. and labor rates at 
independant shops are around $60 - $65 per hour. are you buying OEM 
parts? or aftermarket? if you want a sportier ride, you can get a set 
of Eibach Pro-Kit springs for around $200 for all four. they will only 
lower your car an inch or so. also, a set of Tokico shocks should be 
around $300 - $400. shop around.

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rich



Bhoot Nath [bhoot@my-deja.com] wrote:
>
> 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.
> 
> 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
>