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How much does Shock Absorber 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.

Shock Absorber Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2007 Nissan Sentra$537$252.06$284.976%$574.56
2006 Scion xB$713$409.16$303.965%$753.16
2010 Dodge Charger$500$310.36$189.984%$525.36
2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350$969$664.96$303.963%$1008.96
2012 BMW 550i GT$929$625.52$303.964%$969.52
2009 Porsche 911$1903$1409.12$493.943%$1968.12

Shock Absorber Replacement Service

What is the Shock Absorber all about?

Shock absorbers are attached to the vehicle body and suspension components. They are used to absorb road shock, providing a smooth ride. Most cars made after 1995 have shock absorbers in the back wheels and strut assembly in the front. Older cars and trucks may have shock absorbers at all four wheels.

Shock absorbers are basically cylindrical containers filled with gas or liquid. They are mounted from the suspension to the frame of the car. When you drive over a bump, the pistons inside the shocks move up and down against the liquid or gas.

Shock absorbers take a beating day after day, especially on bumpy roads. The gas or liquid will eventually leak, resulting in an unstable or rugged ride. With worn shock absorbers, it is possible that the tires could lose contact with the road and/or wear out prematurely.

Keep in mind:

Shock absorbers are always replaced in pairs (either both front or both rear).

How it's done:

  • Verify that the shock absorbers are bad.
  • Remove and replace the faulty shock absorbers.
  • Inspect the suspension system for any other worn or damaged parts.
  • Test drive vehicle.

Our recommendation:

It is a good practice to replace the shock absorbers every 35,000 miles. You can easily find out if you need new shocks by doing a bounce test. Go to the rear corner of your car and push down on the rear of the car. If your car bounces up and down a few times, it is time to change the shock absorbers.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Shock Absorber?

  • Unstable, bouncy ride.
  • Tires losing contact with the road.
  • Hard impact when you drive over a bump.
  • Leaking fluid.

How important is this service?

Shock absorbers exist at both rear wheels, and sometimes the front wheels as well. The shock absorbers attach the suspension to the body of your car, and feature pistons that are filled with gas or liquid. As your vehicle rides over the bumps and rough conditions of the road, the suspension is subject to a lot of shock. This shock moves the pistons, but the gas or liquid in the pistons helps absorb the impact, and lessen the shock that is then transferred to the body of the vehicle. As a result, the shock absorbers keep your ride relatively smooth and comfortable.

When the shock absorbers malfunction or leak, they will be unable to absorb any of the shock from the road, and all of the impact on the suspension will be transferred to the body of the car. This not only makes for an uncomfortable ride, but can also cause damage to numerous different components in your vehicle.


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Ronald

41 years of experience
307 reviews
Ronald
41 years of experience
Chevrolet Avalanche V8-5.3L - Shock Absorber Replacement (Rear) - Houston, Texas
Very efficient and respectful of property. Suggests things that should be done without pressuring you to do it now.

Edvin

22 years of experience
28 reviews
Edvin
22 years of experience
Honda CRX L4-1.5L - Shock Absorber Replacement (Front, Rear) - Pasadena, California
Edvin is very friendly and knowledgeable about my honda. Good to have such an experience mechanic work on my car.

Don

22 years of experience
17 reviews
Don
22 years of experience
Pontiac Torrent V6-3.4L - Shock Absorber Replacement (Rear) - Indianapolis, Indiana
I definitely recommend and trust his repairs. He's on time, and gets the job done. Hes hardworking, and would definitely use him again.

Scott

6 years of experience
6 reviews
Scott
6 years of experience
Nissan Altima L4-2.5L - Shock Absorber Replacement (Front) - La Grange, Illinois
On time, worked quickly, explained issue and solution, educated me on the part I had ordered versus the one that I actually needed, made the adjustment in parts and the repair fixed the issue that I wanted attention to.

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