I just arrived to a new city a few weeks ago and am dealing with series of car problems. I have a 1998 Honda CRV. The last of the problems was my struts locking up when lifted for other work. As I am new to the area I don't have a trusted mechanic. I shopped around and went to the shop that came in very low cost with many 5 star reviews. They replaced the front strut assembly.
When the work was done I wasn't happy with the way the car drove. I gave it a few days to be sure in my opinion and this morning took it to a different repair shop with high ratings to get their feedback. They said the issue was a low quality strut that is weak and causing excess rocking and a poorer quality ride. They said it was safe but that the only way to improve the ride was to use a better part.
I need to keep my repair costs down at this time. I just spent a fair amount on other repairs, plus this is an older car. But I certainly didn't want to impair the quality of the drive of my great little car. I am unsatisfied but unsure what to do.
Also, I have a "bad feeling" from the shop that did the repairs and am hesitant to go back to them with the issue.
Any wisdom, recommendations or good advice in this situation?
When the work was done I wasn't happy with the way the car drove. I gave it a few days to be sure in my opinion and this morning took it to a different repair shop with high ratings to get their feedback. They said the issue was a low quality strut that is weak and causing excess rocking and a poorer quality ride. They said it was safe but that the only way to improve the ride was to use a better part.
I need to keep my repair costs down at this time. I just spent a fair amount on other repairs, plus this is an older car. But I certainly didn't want to impair the quality of the drive of my great little car. I am unsatisfied but unsure what to do.
Also, I have a "bad feeling" from the shop that did the repairs and am hesitant to go back to them with the issue.
Any wisdom, recommendations or good advice in this situation?
