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How much does Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement cost?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to. Our mechanics are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office.

Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2011 Toyota Highlander$134$38.92$94.998%$146.42
2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500$133$37.71$94.998%$145.21
2012 Dodge Avenger$136$40.69$94.998%$148.19
2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport$124$29.29$94.999%$136.79
2006 Mercedes-Benz R500$140$44.53$94.998%$152.03
2015 Ford Mustang$195$99.80$94.996%$207.30

Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement Service

What are the Hood Lift Support Shocks all about?

Hood lift support shocks are energy storage devices that work by means of compressing gas in a cylinder. When they’re closed, energy is stored, and when they’re opened, energy is released. You might think of them as shock absorbers or struts, but this is erroneous. Shocks absorb energy and do not release it.

Almost all vehicles use pneumatic struts to hold up the hood. They’re filled with inert gas that hold structures open. The lift supports store the energy when closed, and when they open, the energy is released. If the hood lift supports are weak or leaking, the hood may slowly close when opened or may slam down unexpectedly.

Keep in mind:

  • Any hood lift support will eventually fail.
  • Hood lift supports will operate more efficiently in warm temperatures than in cold ones.
  • Frequent use can cause failure of a hood lift support.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle's hood is opened and supported manually
  • The defective hood lift support shocks are removed
  • The new hood lift support shocks are installed
  • The hood manual support is removed
  • The repair is verified and the hood lift support shocks are tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

You can extend the life of your hood lift shocks just by keeping them clean. Dirt and debris on the cylinder arm can nick the seal, causing a leak. If you’re experiencing problems with your hood lift support shocks, have one of our expert mechanics replace them.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Hood Lift Support Shocks?

  • Hood slams down unexpectedly
  • Hood slowly lowers when lifted

How important is this service?

It’s very important that your hood lift support shocks work properly as you don’t want to have your vehicle’s hood come crashing down on you. This is a problem that has happened to more backyard mechanics than we could recall. Have weak or failed hood lift support shocks replaced as soon as you can.


Recent Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement reviews

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Brock

32 years of experience
47 reviews
Brock
32 years of experience
Hyundai Azera V6-3.3L - Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement (Driver Side, Passenger Side) - Morgan Hill, California
I am very happy with the work that was performed on my vehicle by Brock. He was on time and finished in the allotted time. He left the work area clean and asked if I had any questions on the work that was performed. I definitely will be requesting Brock for all of my vehicle's needs.

Alex

20 years of experience
137 reviews
Alex
20 years of experience
Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.9L - Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement (Driver Side, Passenger Side) - Naperville, Illinois
he did a great job didn't waste time in getting things done very professional was very satisfied thank you

Hugo

22 years of experience
87 reviews
Hugo
22 years of experience
Hyundai Sonata L4-2.4L - Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement (Driver Side, Passenger Side) - Montgomery Village, Maryland
Service with Hugo Galdamez was seamless. He came early, which I preferred. He was professional and courteous. The work seems well done.

Chris

18 years of experience
492 reviews
Chris
18 years of experience
Toyota Solara V6-3.0L - Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement (Driver Side, Passenger Side) - Richardson, Texas
Great Experience! Chris diagnosed & revived my wife's beloved car that had been sitting for years. He made the necessary fixes methodically and promptly. Also asked him do some maintenance on my own daily commuter. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and professional mechanic.

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