Q: my 08 mdx doesn't bounce up and down at all . there's no give when i push down on front bumper. mechanic pointed this out. he say

asked by on September 17, 2017

mechanic says b/c no bounce upon depression of front end ... it's both struts. he's quoting @ $1500 to do both struts. he says b/c it's electronic "comfort/sport" ride it's going to cost a lot more.???

My car has 143000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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