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Hi, I went to Active Green and Ross to check on minor raddle noise coming from front of car when driving on bumpy road. They confirmed my suspicion that the front struts needed to be replaced and the cost would be approx. $1,250 including the cost for alignment ($89). My question is this a good price or should I shop around?
I drive a Mazda 3 GT 2009.
Definitely shop around. That price is exceedingly high.Quote:
Originally Posted by amigo
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Way too high.
Struts are $261 for the pair from the dealer.
Labour is 2.5 hours for the pair. So say $250ish depending or the rate.
Alignment @$90
Do you have a detailed list of everything from the estimate? Does it need stab links, mounts, strut bearings?
If that price is for all shocks and springs installed, that's about right. But it's stupid for one.
As you should replace the front pair.
Just had my front struts replaced on my 2007 Mazda 3 GT last month at my local Mazda dealer in Ontario.
Labor was 1.3 hours $129.94
Strut cost was:
BBM2-34-700C DAMPER RT $118.72
BBM2-34-900C DAMPER-LT $141.75
Total $390.41 before HST - $441.16 after HST
I was not charged for any alignment, but the car drives fine.
If you had both done for 1.3 you just got a 2 for 1 special on the dealer. 1.3 is for one only.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheAnswer_03
Also you should have a alignment done.
The estimate I received is not detailed. It is for the pair. I do see that the labour cost is significant, like approx $300Quote:
Originally Posted by Johns 08 3 GT
Get a second opinion from another shopQuote:
Originally Posted by amigo
Purchase the parts yourself with TM3 discount and have another reputable shop do the install
I would recommend APH or Street Performance
Or find out which dealership this was, that's a pretty good priceQuote:
Originally Posted by TheAnswer_03
Jimmy can do the front shocks in about 20 mins, I've watched him. So a dealer charging 1.3 hours is not farfetchedQuote:
Originally Posted by Johns 08 3 GT
Oh no doubt some guys are fast, but a dealer charging less than book time is a great deal. Or maybe that is their TM3 shop time.Quote:
Originally Posted by loki
The labour rate of 99.95/hr seems cheap compared to MoT's at 119.95/hrQuote:
Originally Posted by TheAnswer_03
not necessary to do an alignment on strut suspension cars, as long as parts are disassembled right
is it better to do it? yes
but if you're broke and just need to get going, but safely... you can skip the alignment... it won't be that much off unless potholes have killed the alignment in the first place
Update: I went to Ortis Automotive Centre at Weston and Rogers Rd. We did a test drive together and he mentioned it may be a bushing. They will inspect further. They also said it is premature for struts to be replaced for my car (Mazda 3 2009).
Active Green and Ross (on Kipling) never did a test drive...
BTW thank you for your feedback.
way too much, you can get coilovers for that price lolQuote:
Originally Posted by amigo
1.3 hours easily...it's not a complicated or time consuming job.Quote:
Originally Posted by Johns 08 3 GT