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I found out that front struts and rear shocks are leaking on my 2002 Honda Civic 2dr DX. They are not completely blown out, but I feel each bump on the road. Mechanics told me it's not serious and I can drive for 2-3 month with no worries, is it? What are the symptoms of blown out struts and shocks? Should I replace them now or wait for 1-2 months?
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Well, I can't replace struts myself cause I don't have tools and enough skills. Auto Service(Midas) estimated about $900 for replacing front/rear struts/shocks. Is it a ripoff? I assume Honda dealership will take more for that. Right? I am planning to drive this car for about a year(Im moving out of state after graduation) so I don't want to invest too much money in it(I already replaced windshield and brake pads + auto starter). Any suggestion what I should do?
Jesus! Does that 900 dollars include parts or is that just labor? I just changed my shocks/struts to tokico blues and that ended up costing me 350 because I installed them myself. You should seriously consider doing it yourself.
I don't have tools, I don't have skills and I don't have garage to install struts myself. THe only 2 alternatives come to my mind: ask someone who has skills to install it or auto service. Second alternative is more possible. $900 include labor & parts.
i would try to find a smaller mom and pop store. changing shocks is pretty easy, especially if you are just doing a quick OEM change - I don't think labor should cost more than 200 bucks.
Ok, I will drive on them for a while. I drive very accurately so I try not to hit bumps at high speed. The only thing is that I feel every bump I hit. But I guess I will have to replace struts/shocks in near future anyway.
It shouldnt cost you more than $600 for shocks and install. And that's the higher end of pricing on the labour and shocks. Get the shocks yourself and have a small reputable shop install them.
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It shouldnt cost you more than $600 for shocks and install. And that's the higher end of pricing on the labour and shocks. Get the shocks yourself and have a small reputable shop install them.
U mean $600 for shocks AND struts or only for shocks? Cuz I have to install both shocks and struts.
). Roads are really crappy here. I will try to find someone who can replace 4 struts for less than $600. 
