Car shock absorber question?

Question

My Honda Accord's shock absorbers need replacing and the dealer is charging $980 bux. What are the consequences of not replacing them?

Answer 1

Ignore the last answer as they know nothing about cars. Sounds like a good price to me, we'd charge around 850 so its in the ballpark for four struts installed with an alignment

Answer 2

Good shocks cost $30 - $45. apiece. Struts cost $100 each. You din't say what year of car. Just buy good quality and put'em on yerself. If they're bad, you'll have increased tire wear, increased suspension wear & really bad handling.

Answer 3

Shop around. Midas, Mineke,Mom&pop shop,you'll see a major price change.

Answer 4

if you don't replace them the car will 'float' you will go over a bump and the car will keep bouncing for some time after. this car be dangerous on a rough road as it can get very unsettled. also the difference between a good shocker and worn shocker in a braking test is 4 mts or something like that.

i got my shockers and struts done recently on my car for 366 AUS dollars, that's installed.

the ride will be a lot harder because the shockers are working how they should. it makes the car much nicer to drive though. make sure you go a decent brand.

a test you can do, press on one corner of the car and bounce the car up and down, when you let go the car should settle within 3 bounces.  when mine needed to be done it took about 6, they are now down to 1.5 with the new ones..

good luck and drive safe!!  

Answer 5

Don't listen to dr. car guy. he is an a**.

go to another shop and get another estimate. should cost you 600 bucks for all corners.

Good luck!