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Alexander703 t1_ito3wur wrote

  • REPLACE REAR SHOCK ASSEMBLY - $600 - you can fail for this. When they start to fail, they tend to leak and make noise when going over bumps.

  • REPLACE BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY - $1200- you can fail for this if the bushing in the arm are worn and if the ball joint is starting to fail. This is one of those repairs not to ignore if there are signs of the ball joint failing. They sometimes creak when they’re on their way out but they can also just suddenly fail. I need to replace mine as the boot has split on one and is oozing grease out. It can be a pain to do depending on the vehicle. Its easer to replace the control arm with the ball joint pre-pressed into the control arm usually.

  • 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT - $100 not needed to pass inspection but does help keep your tires from wearing prematurely as well as your suspension components. may be related to other items they’ve recommended. Talk to the mechanic. It’ll need the alignment after suspension work, especially on AWD vehicles.

  • OIL CHANGE - $60 (is this even part of the "safety" inspection) not needed to pass inspection but definitely keep up with your oil changes.

  • BRAKE FLUID FLUSH - $100 not necessary to pass inspection but brake fluid is hygroscopic and does need to be replaced over time.

  • REPLACE RIGHT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY - $700 - you can fail for this. Typically the rubber boots gets get torn and fling grease everywhere. Once this happens and if you can catch it in time, you can replace just the boot and repack it with grease, but given that the part is so cheap whole sale on this, you’re better off just replacing it. They also start to click when they start to fail.

  • REPLACE FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY - $1400 - you can fail for this. Typically when they start to fail, they start leaking fluid and making noise. $1400 seems kinda high if they’re going to be in there messing with the control arms and cv axle. Ask if they’re reusing the coils or dropping in a complete quick strut assembly. The quick strut assemblies are a little more expensive but save on labor costs.

Talk to the mechanic and see what they say. You can just ask what will it take to get it to pass inspection and elect to do the necessary repairs. That CV axle pricing seems whack though especially if they plan on fooling with the control arms. If the place youre going to now for automotive work starts with a ‘C’, then definitely get a second opinion elsewhere.

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