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

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From: pars
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 03:15

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I had my Tokico Shocks and Eibach Pro Kit springs installed for $900
Canadian... I'd go visit one of the local speed shops.

Pars

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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