How much do shops charge to replace struts?

How much do shops charge to replace struts?

Strut Replacement Cost On average, expect to pay somewhere between $450 and $900 to replace a pair of struts. An individual strut assembly will cost about $150 to $300 so you’re looking at around $300 to $600 for parts alone.

How much does it cost to fix a popped out bumper?

Your technician will then sand the area until it’s smooth. Once the damaged area is smooth, they will then paint the area. The cost is typically between $300 – $500, but it might be higher depending on the cost of your car’s paint. On average, expect to pay between $200 – $700 for a bumper repair cost.

How long can you go without replacing struts?

How long can you expect your shocks or struts to last? That depends. “Driving on rough or unpaved roads, towing a trailer or carrying heavy loads, can shorten their functional life,” says Reina. “With heavy use, you could be looking to replace them at 40,000 or 50,000 miles or sooner.

Can you replace one strut?

Technically, it is possible to have just one strut done at a time. But, I don’t know of a single mechanic that would advise having one strut done. Struts are replaced in pairs for several reasons, the most important of them being that replacing only one can very easily lead to an unsafe driving condition.

How much does it cost to replace a strut on a car?

The average strut replacement cost is between 200$ to 500$, depending on the car model and labor costs. The average price for one strut is 150$ to 300$ and the labor cost is 50$ to 200$ It is recommended to replace both struts on the axle if one is bad.

How are new struts going to change the ride?

New struts will definitely change the ride, and you’ll feel things like expansion joints that you haven’t felt since the car was new. It’s also true that it takes a bit of time to get used to the new ride.

Do you feel the new struts on the op?

To the OP, let us know how you make out Monday. New struts will definitely change the ride, and you’ll feel things like expansion joints that you haven’t felt since the car was new. It’s also true that it takes a bit of time to get used to the new ride.

What to do if your struts are bad?

Driving condition is kinda suburban plus some highway. You can always do the “bounce test” if you suspect that the struts are bad. This is where you bounce up and down on the bumper, then stop suddenly and see if the car stops bouncing at the same time.

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