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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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i say now, but its not really much of a "safety" issue driving on worn stock suspension.

 
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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?

 
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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.

 
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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.

 
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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.

 
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Just drive on em; and try not hit any turns or curves at 100MPH.

labor should be no more then $450-500 MAX and 350-450 MAX for new parts.

 
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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.

 
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how many miles on this beast?

sounds like you'll be fine though...

 
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65k miles

 
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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.

 
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U mean $600 for shocks AND struts or only for shocks? Cuz I have to install both shocks and struts.

 
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Where do you live? Find a good regional member to help you. The rsx and ep3 guys can help too.

The strut is attached to the shock. It is one big piece.

 
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Alaska(can't wait to move to Cali). Roads are really crappy here. I will try to find someone who can replace 4 struts for less than $600.

 
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You won't be in that much trouble for driving on blown/warn struts. You won't like the ride comfort at all because IT WILL SUCK.

All you really need is a few tools and some time on your hand to replace them. Might as well get some coilovers maybe. =D