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

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From: Marty Bose
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 14:05
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Another good independent shop is PR Motorsports in Hayward.  

Marty


In article <3D93F44E.58576A8F@particlesalad.com>, Particle Salad
<mark@particlesalad.com> wrote:

> Kuno's automotive in Redwood City.. excellent service, good work, good
> people.  I think they might be more expensive then the run of the mill shop,
> but I don't know, they're so good I haven't priced them.
> 
> Seriously, try Kunos, they're known around here for being a good shop!
> 
> Bhoot Nath 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
>
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From: Marty Bose <martyb@dnai.com>
Newsgroups: sbay.general,ba.general,ba.consumers,rec.autos.makers.honda
Subject: Re: Need recommendation for a place to replace Civic shocks/struts
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 07:05:38 -0700
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