Need help - Shock Absorbers

[Mcfguy]

borrow this thread. Went to service my car at Shell Autoserv. Mechanic said my front left shock is leaking and advise to change 2 front shocks. Price is $400. Is this a good/norm price? Did not ask what brand they carry.

[Shanhz]

borrow this thread. Went to service my car at Shell Autoserv. Mechanic said my front left shock is leaking and advise to change 2 front shocks. Price is $400. Is this a good/norm price? Did not ask what brand they carry.

 

dunno wat car you drive, but get a 2nd opinion. 2 yrs ago, a set (left+right) of stock absorbers for toyota altis costs $225 incl labour.

[Ichibawa]

borrow this thread. Went to service my car at Shell Autoserv. Mechanic said my front left shock is leaking and advise to change 2 front shocks. Price is $400. Is this a good/norm price? Did not ask what brand they carry.

 

Its a bit of cut throat pricing. You can try to get cheaper shocks from aftermarket brands like KYB / Tokico if you are driving Jap vehicle, Sach / Boge for European.

[Mcfguy]

dunno wat car you drive, but get a 2nd opinion. 2 yrs ago, a set (left+right) of stock absorbers for toyota altis costs $225 incl labour.

 

Mine is exactly Altis, not the current one, the previous. Hmmm. so Autoserv is not that economical then... I went there to do my 40K service and the service package is quite good deal (compare to BM, who's not good deal right?)

[Mcfguy]

Its a bit of cut throat pricing. You can try to get cheaper shocks from aftermarket brands like KYB / Tokico if you are driving Jap vehicle, Sach / Boge for European.

 

Do you know what stock brand for the shock absorbers the Altis using?

 

[Shanhz]

Mine is exactly Altis, not the current one, the previous. Hmmm. so Autoserv is not that economical then... I went there to do my 40K service and the service package is quite good deal (compare to BM, who's not good deal right?)

 

and i was also talking abt the previous altis.. :)

my regular mechanic is quite ok.. pm me if you need details

[Pisces69]

borrow this thread. Went to service my car at Shell Autoserv. Mechanic said my front left shock is leaking and advise to change 2 front shocks. Price is $400. Is this a good/norm price? Did not ask what brand they carry.

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Unless u driving an upmarket Conti car, its very ex.

 

Looks like the WS see u like a carrot-head.

 

Buy good quality Jap made shocks (front 1 pr) <$200 & labour abt $50 plus only.

 

Get your shocks checked at a honest & reliable ws for a 2nd opinion.

[Pisces69]

hmm... is there a need to align wheels after shock absorber change?

else, might be good to change it at a workshop which is able to do both...change and align :)

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After any work on your steering/shocks, get a good 4 wheel computerised alignment done. And dont trust the ws if they tell u they wil do it for u.

 

I learnt the hard way.

[Ichibawa]

Do you know what stock brand for the shock absorbers the Altis using?

 

Altis are using SKYB, in short for Siam KYB. Go to the rear of your car, bend down and you can see a sticker there.

[Kianbeng]

Think you should be able to get a better quote. But when you ask around for quotes, please ask what brand/model of shocks they are using. So that the comparison is fair.

[Virus]

1 workshop in AMK autopoint quote $540 for KYB (for Altis) include wheel alignment. Is the price OK?

[Furrynadz]

1 workshop in AMK autopoint quote $540 for KYB (for Altis) include wheel alignment. Is the price OK?

 

 

 

abt there

 

[Mcfguy]

Think you should be able to get a better quote. But when you ask around for quotes, please ask what brand/model of shocks they are using. So that the comparison is fair.

 

Thanks. I should have ask for the brand indeed.

 

On top of servicing I actually ask to have the battery, wipers and tires changed. Did not intend to change anything else that day. just that the mechanic sort of whispered to the boss whom after I asked then reveal the front shock leak. I don't feel anything while driving or going over bumps so I did not go ahead with the change but simply ask how much it cost.

 

[Fcw75]

Do you know what stock brand for the shock absorbers the Altis using?

 

 

Altis is using Tokico for their shock absorbers. I saw it on my friend's Altis when he went to have his tyres changed. Anyway, either Tokico or KYB are good enuff.

[Kianbeng]

1 workshop in AMK autopoint quote $540 for KYB (for Altis) include wheel alignment. Is the price OK?

 

For all 4 absorbers I guess.

[Stonesix]

2 front Tokico (Thailand) shock absorber for $350 + $60?

Is it expensive?

 

any alternative?

thanks

[Kspchew]

Mine is exactly Altis, not the current one, the previous. Hmmm. so Autoserv is not that economical then... I went there to do my 40K service and the service package is quite good deal (compare to BM, who's not good deal right?)

 

I am using KYB Excel G on my Latio, cost $110 per front shock and $50 per back shocks. Labour at autosavers, is $40 per front shock and $20 per back shocks.

 

I had changed all four shocks and total $440 only. PM me if you want the contact of this supplier.

[Buffy]

I got lobang for original absorber to Altis at less then 100 Bucks. Genuine parts. Installation can be arrange less than 100 also.