My wife wrecked her 1996 Chevy Cavalier Z-24, and we took it to this shady body shop called Jolley's, and the damage needed to be repaired was the front end. my wife paid in installments, it took about 3 weeks, the guy charged $2,700. But he admitted to buying a front end off of a salvaged 2001 cavalier, and we went pick up the car today, and the bumper he put on it was one from a car that was a 2.0 , not the 2.4 L that our car was, and also one of the clear corner lights leaks water and has condensation on the inside, probably due to a scratch that is evident on the exterior of the lens. Don't you think we deserve the parts to work %26quot;like new%26quot; even if they came off of a used car? I mean, for $2,700, he changed the hood, radiator, charged the A/C, changed the battery, headlights, corner lights, front bumper, hood latch, frame(radiator support), and painted 70% of the car black. Also changed 1 strut in the rear. Do you think I got a good deal? But shouldn't the corner light not leak ?
Auto Body Repair shop scam. Please Read. 1996 Cavalier Z-24?
I worked in a body shop for a while, and you got one hell of a deal. The light should work like you say. But believe me when I tell you the man isn't making much money on this deal, it's a lot of work and time. Just as an example, I have a 1998 Chev, Lumina. I bought a new hood and light. I took it and they installed the hood and light and painted the front end, it cost $1200.00. The hood and light was already paid for. so you got a deal if work was done right.
Auto Body Repair shop scam. Please Read. 1996 Cavalier Z-24?
If he put the wrong bumper on, he should replace it with the correct one, unless it was agreed that a different one was acceptable to you. As to a bad corner light, he should replace that with no question.
If he refuses to make the corrections, at no additional cost, get three estimates from other body shops to correct the problem, and take him to small claims court!!
you should receive the correct parts, and they should work properly even if used. consider small claims court if the dollar amount is within range.
On the bumper, it depends where he got it... If he got it off the 01 salvage, he should have informed you but when you fix with salvage, you sometimes have to take the salvage car's parts.... If he got a bumper from somewhere else, it should have been the correct one unless he couldn't get the 2.4 one anymore (and then a phone call should have been made to clear it with you)
The light also depends upon from where he got it.. If salvage car or not.. but Yeah he should have informed you and tried to make right or at least let you make the judgement call...
I agree that the parts should act like new, but when you rebuild with a salvage car, and don't replace the donor car's problems (like the light) you have what happened here... apparently he was trying to save you money than getting everything perfect and costing you a couple of hundred more....
Apparently, their biggest problem is he didn't apparently keep you in the loop on problems for some reason.
But my question is he painted 70% of the car... How much more would it have been to paint the other 30% and have a total repaint? Lot less problems and lot less masking...
Thursday, October 6, 2011
What are the signs to look for if you need to change shocks or struts in a car and is it expensive?
a lot of bouncing up and down especially when you hit a bump. If you change out both the shocks and struts + labor should run you about $400 depending on the type of car you have. I have a dodge so mine was fairly cheap. Had mine changed about a year ago.
What are the signs to look for if you need to change shocks or struts in a car and is it expensive?
clunking noise,poor ride
What are the signs to look for if you need to change shocks or struts in a car and is it expensive?
If the car feels loose when going over bumps, if it handles poorly around bumpy corners, or if you jump on the bumper and then jump off, if the vehicle continues to bounce up and down more than one full up/down, you probably need new shocks.
It really depends on the vehicle how expensive they are. For a lot of gm trucks and SUV's, they have torsion springs, which makes it quick and easy to change the shocks, 2 bolts... but for coil over shock style struts, it can get expensive, especially on foreign cars and luxury vehicles.
It's like checking for bad shocks. place your hands on one corner of thecar and push down on the car. If it bounces more than 1 1/2 times it needs struts. The car will also feel like it is %26quot;fishtailing%26quot; going around curves on rough roads.
I just put 4 new struts on my VW Jetta. The parts were about $250.00.
What are the signs to look for if you need to change shocks or struts in a car and is it expensive?
clunking noise,poor ride
What are the signs to look for if you need to change shocks or struts in a car and is it expensive?
If the car feels loose when going over bumps, if it handles poorly around bumpy corners, or if you jump on the bumper and then jump off, if the vehicle continues to bounce up and down more than one full up/down, you probably need new shocks.
It really depends on the vehicle how expensive they are. For a lot of gm trucks and SUV's, they have torsion springs, which makes it quick and easy to change the shocks, 2 bolts... but for coil over shock style struts, it can get expensive, especially on foreign cars and luxury vehicles.
It's like checking for bad shocks. place your hands on one corner of thecar and push down on the car. If it bounces more than 1 1/2 times it needs struts. The car will also feel like it is %26quot;fishtailing%26quot; going around curves on rough roads.
I just put 4 new struts on my VW Jetta. The parts were about $250.00.
I have a 2004 Santa fe with 94,000 miles on it. ?
I have done very little to this vehicle except for regular oil changes, new struts and tires, and breaks. I want to get a tune up. What should I expect they will say about my car.
I have a 2004 Santa fe with 94,000 miles on it. ?
well if you haven't had a timing belt done yet i would strongly suggest replacing that. after that i would say spark plugs and wires, maybe a fuel induction service, and any flushes needed.
I have a 2004 Santa fe with 94,000 miles on it. ?
At 94K, I hope that you have put in a new timing belt. From what I have seen at my dealer, tune-ups run anywhere from $200-300, so prepare to cough up some dough.
I have a 2004 Santa fe with 94,000 miles on it. ?
well if you haven't had a timing belt done yet i would strongly suggest replacing that. after that i would say spark plugs and wires, maybe a fuel induction service, and any flushes needed.
I have a 2004 Santa fe with 94,000 miles on it. ?
At 94K, I hope that you have put in a new timing belt. From what I have seen at my dealer, tune-ups run anywhere from $200-300, so prepare to cough up some dough.
I need info on struts/shocks?
I have a '00 nissan altima and it goes %26quot; boing, boing%26quot; in every single bump i find. My mechanic says that I need to change the struts but he charges about 900 bucks (Including parts)(4 sides) or I can get the parts and he does da labor. I went to ebay and check out some prices and I found a lot of confusion there. What is struts/schocks.Do I need to buy springs. or Should I let the mechanic do whatever he needs to do.
I need info on struts/shocks?
A blown strut could certainly cause the condition you describe and yes, strut replacement is expensive. The quote is reasonable. The 00' Altima has MacPherson struts in the front (which are vertical, not horizontal) and in the rear.
Struts are labor-intensive to replace because unlike shocks, they perform multiple functions. A strut not only dampens suspension motions (like a shock) but also forms the upper locating link for the suspension and supports the coil spring. A shock just dampens the ride, that's it. The entire strut assembly with strut, spring and upper bearing and mount need to be removed and dis-assembled, then the whole thing needs to be re-assembled with the new strut and bolted back into the car. Then the alignment needs to be corrected. It can be done at home with the proper tools (you can rent a spring compressor) but its not for the faint of heart.
As for coil springs, Altima's are prone to coil-spring failure, particularly with the front - I have replaced more than a few broken front springs on these. If it were my car I would replace at least the front coil springs at the same time as the struts. Might as well do new mounts while you are at it. Better to do it while you are already paying the labor instead of having to pay for it all again later.
I need info on struts/shocks?
Just let the mechanic do his thing, he will probably get a discount on good quality parts that will last much longer than what you can get for cheap price.
if your shocks are shot like what your saying %26quot;boing boing%26quot; that means your springs are probably shot now also. If your a cheap skate repace the front STRUTS and COILS one month and drive very conservitivly and replace the rear STRUTS and COILS the fallowing month
do it yourself it will save you alot of money and you will also learn something at the same time
Struts are actually %26quot;Macpherson Struts%26quot; designed originally for racing. They basically horizontal shock absorbers, under compression. I suspect you have little experience working on vehicles. In that case, I HIGHLY recommend for your own sanity, and frankly safety, that your mechanic replace the struts. Struts require special tools, for that compression I mentioned above, and some experience.
Shocks, however are pretty easy for the average person to do. They are just bolt-on parts. You'll need to have jackstands to support the rear axle you're working on though.
I would perform a check, first, to see which ones need replacing. Go out, and push down on the back of your car-if takes more than one bounce to settle, you need shocks. Do the same with the front. If both are bouncing-you need, well, both.
Shouldn't really need to replace the springs, unless you want to. IF you're going to take this to your mechanic, you might as well.
I do NOT advise you trying to install springs yourself.
Holy buttrape thats alot of money to throw down :) I am a tech and i used to work at Nissan i would take it and get a second opinion,. sounds to me like it coukld also be a swaybar link or bushing or your strut tops might need to be serviced. is it a harsh ride or just noisy? if the car is driving straight and not swerving all over road and the ride is the same it normaly is then you do not need struts. and the diff is struts are a integral part of the suspension that support the upper part of the vehicle and are bolted to knuckle where the upper A arm would be in a sla type suspension. The spring sits on the struts and usally is not changed with the struts and can be reused. Check you ride height with a tape measure, from the ground to top of wheel well dead center of rim and compare to specs. also a you can do the jounce test by picking a corner of car and pushing up and down hard and letting go if the car bouces and keeps going more than once or twice your struts are weak.
you have a 2000 model car it doesn't need springs on it this soon,all you need is shocks and struts,and you mechanic is gone crazy ,because it don't cost 900 bucks to put these on and re-align the car up,which has to be done if replacing the front ones,find another mechanic,it should cost around 600 at the most for this job,good luck,i hope this help,s.
Shocks dampen that %26quot;boing, boing%26quot; thing you have going on so it doesn't look like your riding on the back of a jack rabbit. You shouldn't need springs. Usually if a mechanic is willing to let you buy the parts and him install them he is trying to play fair with you. It probably would be best to let him just do his thing so you can drop the hair flying, bunny rabbit thing. By the way, I know quite a bit about cars and I'm not comfortable buying things like shocks and struts on e-bay. E-bay is a good thing for a lot of stuff, but this one really isn't one of them - too risky that you might get the wrong thing.
Shocks, struts take the brunt of a bump, usually though hydraulic oils so the car does bounce around like a buckboard.
Shop around. Sears, Midas etc.... sometimes have on sale, like buy 3 get 1 free. or buy all four struts, get install 50% off. Cycles every 4-6 weeks at Sears.
Shocks can be do it yourself if you have an impact gun, struts are not. I do not believe you have any shocks, only struts. You will have to do a 4 wheel alignment, so do job together. Springs affect ride height, a mechanic should know before starting the job. usually do not replace with out them being broken. Worn out shocks / struts wear out tires and can make driving more dangerous. Plus inspection sticker require good shocks.
Here is another thought too about struts, they will last a long time 5-7 years. probably 30-40% of the cost is in labor of install. buying ebay cheapies, if not a good name brand, may cost you later in labor.
I need info on struts/shocks?
A blown strut could certainly cause the condition you describe and yes, strut replacement is expensive. The quote is reasonable. The 00' Altima has MacPherson struts in the front (which are vertical, not horizontal) and in the rear.
Struts are labor-intensive to replace because unlike shocks, they perform multiple functions. A strut not only dampens suspension motions (like a shock) but also forms the upper locating link for the suspension and supports the coil spring. A shock just dampens the ride, that's it. The entire strut assembly with strut, spring and upper bearing and mount need to be removed and dis-assembled, then the whole thing needs to be re-assembled with the new strut and bolted back into the car. Then the alignment needs to be corrected. It can be done at home with the proper tools (you can rent a spring compressor) but its not for the faint of heart.
As for coil springs, Altima's are prone to coil-spring failure, particularly with the front - I have replaced more than a few broken front springs on these. If it were my car I would replace at least the front coil springs at the same time as the struts. Might as well do new mounts while you are at it. Better to do it while you are already paying the labor instead of having to pay for it all again later.
I need info on struts/shocks?
Just let the mechanic do his thing, he will probably get a discount on good quality parts that will last much longer than what you can get for cheap price.
if your shocks are shot like what your saying %26quot;boing boing%26quot; that means your springs are probably shot now also. If your a cheap skate repace the front STRUTS and COILS one month and drive very conservitivly and replace the rear STRUTS and COILS the fallowing month
do it yourself it will save you alot of money and you will also learn something at the same time
Struts are actually %26quot;Macpherson Struts%26quot; designed originally for racing. They basically horizontal shock absorbers, under compression. I suspect you have little experience working on vehicles. In that case, I HIGHLY recommend for your own sanity, and frankly safety, that your mechanic replace the struts. Struts require special tools, for that compression I mentioned above, and some experience.
Shocks, however are pretty easy for the average person to do. They are just bolt-on parts. You'll need to have jackstands to support the rear axle you're working on though.
I would perform a check, first, to see which ones need replacing. Go out, and push down on the back of your car-if takes more than one bounce to settle, you need shocks. Do the same with the front. If both are bouncing-you need, well, both.
Shouldn't really need to replace the springs, unless you want to. IF you're going to take this to your mechanic, you might as well.
I do NOT advise you trying to install springs yourself.
Holy buttrape thats alot of money to throw down :) I am a tech and i used to work at Nissan i would take it and get a second opinion,. sounds to me like it coukld also be a swaybar link or bushing or your strut tops might need to be serviced. is it a harsh ride or just noisy? if the car is driving straight and not swerving all over road and the ride is the same it normaly is then you do not need struts. and the diff is struts are a integral part of the suspension that support the upper part of the vehicle and are bolted to knuckle where the upper A arm would be in a sla type suspension. The spring sits on the struts and usally is not changed with the struts and can be reused. Check you ride height with a tape measure, from the ground to top of wheel well dead center of rim and compare to specs. also a you can do the jounce test by picking a corner of car and pushing up and down hard and letting go if the car bouces and keeps going more than once or twice your struts are weak.
you have a 2000 model car it doesn't need springs on it this soon,all you need is shocks and struts,and you mechanic is gone crazy ,because it don't cost 900 bucks to put these on and re-align the car up,which has to be done if replacing the front ones,find another mechanic,it should cost around 600 at the most for this job,good luck,i hope this help,s.
Shocks dampen that %26quot;boing, boing%26quot; thing you have going on so it doesn't look like your riding on the back of a jack rabbit. You shouldn't need springs. Usually if a mechanic is willing to let you buy the parts and him install them he is trying to play fair with you. It probably would be best to let him just do his thing so you can drop the hair flying, bunny rabbit thing. By the way, I know quite a bit about cars and I'm not comfortable buying things like shocks and struts on e-bay. E-bay is a good thing for a lot of stuff, but this one really isn't one of them - too risky that you might get the wrong thing.
Shocks, struts take the brunt of a bump, usually though hydraulic oils so the car does bounce around like a buckboard.
Shop around. Sears, Midas etc.... sometimes have on sale, like buy 3 get 1 free. or buy all four struts, get install 50% off. Cycles every 4-6 weeks at Sears.
Shocks can be do it yourself if you have an impact gun, struts are not. I do not believe you have any shocks, only struts. You will have to do a 4 wheel alignment, so do job together. Springs affect ride height, a mechanic should know before starting the job. usually do not replace with out them being broken. Worn out shocks / struts wear out tires and can make driving more dangerous. Plus inspection sticker require good shocks.
Here is another thought too about struts, they will last a long time 5-7 years. probably 30-40% of the cost is in labor of install. buying ebay cheapies, if not a good name brand, may cost you later in labor.
What happens when you get a warning from the cops?
i was with friends going down a street, the alignment on my car is off because i just recently changed out my struts and springs and lowered it. anyways my steering wheel needs to go like 45 degrees to the right to go straight, and i guess i went over the yellow line a couple times.
cop pulled me over asked me if i was drunk came back and just gave me a warning, is my insurance gonna go up from this at all?
What happens when you get a warning from the cops?
No it means get it fixed or else....
What happens when you get a warning from the cops?
nah. thats just a cops way of telling you, %26quot;next time your @$$ is mine%26quot;
No. Warnings aren't a big deal, or anything you should really worry about. They're what cops use to more gently remind people what the rules are when they only break minor ones.
no unless these gestapo police ticket you! Listen people wake up, police will ticket you unless you speak your mind! Know your rights and know the law! Everyone can buy the laws of the state!!!!!!!!!
No! A warning is simply a warning!java pets
cop pulled me over asked me if i was drunk came back and just gave me a warning, is my insurance gonna go up from this at all?
What happens when you get a warning from the cops?
No it means get it fixed or else....
What happens when you get a warning from the cops?
nah. thats just a cops way of telling you, %26quot;next time your @$$ is mine%26quot;
No. Warnings aren't a big deal, or anything you should really worry about. They're what cops use to more gently remind people what the rules are when they only break minor ones.
no unless these gestapo police ticket you! Listen people wake up, police will ticket you unless you speak your mind! Know your rights and know the law! Everyone can buy the laws of the state!!!!!!!!!
No! A warning is simply a warning!
Muslims, do you strut due to the Convention in Geneva?
What happens if the world changes and crimes against humanity cannot be reinforced by nationss who may be powerless to assist you?Go to youtube and type in a koranic toast, look at the video then read the article, will you still strut then ? G.T.A.111/Ross. Hwd, Fla.
Muslims, do you strut due to the Convention in Geneva?
I'm sorry, I do not %26quot;strut,%26quot; as excessive pride is a sin. Have a nice day.
Peace
Muslims, do you strut due to the Convention in Geneva?
I'm sorry, I do not %26quot;strut,%26quot; as excessive pride is a sin. Have a nice day.
Peace
Grinding noise from new rear disc brakes 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix?
I recently replaced my rear brakes, even though it wasn't absolutely necessary, and changed my rear struts. If I apply the brakes at highway speed there is a loud grinding noise and you can feel it too. What is wrong? The car has 85,000 miles and I did not see any rotor damage when I replace the brakes.
Grinding noise from new rear disc brakes 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix?
You never change pads without changing rotors! Throw a new set or rotors on the car and you'll be good to go.
Grinding noise from new rear disc brakes 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix?
wel grinding would be rotors bad but could be job wasnt right so first re check your work something is not right grinding either bad pads or out of line some way grinding leaves marks cant miss it
could be rust that the new brake pads are rubbing on.
How is your front breaks
you may have to adjust your rear drums
Grinding noise from new rear disc brakes 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix?
You never change pads without changing rotors! Throw a new set or rotors on the car and you'll be good to go.
Grinding noise from new rear disc brakes 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix?
wel grinding would be rotors bad but could be job wasnt right so first re check your work something is not right grinding either bad pads or out of line some way grinding leaves marks cant miss it
could be rust that the new brake pads are rubbing on.
How is your front breaks
you may have to adjust your rear drums
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