Thread: 2004 gtp comp g thudding problem

Originally Posted by Kodiak19

I got a few things done to my car, control arm replace and brushing. Oil Change, Emission Test, Alignment, Ceramic pads and brake rotors for both front and back, and a wheel bearing. What they fixed needed fixed but they didn't fix what I brought it in for. Also I thought it was the CV Joint but they said that it wasn't when I brought it in. I am taking it elsewhere to do the rest of the work and find the true problem... I will let you all know what it is once I get it all fixed up... and yes I feel ripped off.....

thats still a boat load of cash, but then again i was quoted 800 for tie rods lca's an alignment, and strut mounts. i forget what they wanted to swap out the strut mounts, im thinking like 150 or 200, i was like, theres only 5 bolts holding them in right???? he nodded yes, and i walked out. and he stood there with 5 people waiting for their cars to be finished looking like a jerk.... the waiting room was like 10 x 5 so they heard it all lol

the following week i removed the struts and dropped them off at the shop to swap out the mounts,( 25 bucks for labor) replaced them on my car and then i had my tie rods done (myself) and a alignment done,(70) so 800 quickly turned into about 300 or less.

i really hate giving my money away for stuff i can do with minimal tools. some stuff you are better off having it done,(alignment and strut mounts, who wants a spring in the head) but most of the time its all me.