[PatriotBob08]

I went in for a CEL and walked out with a new Crankshaft Sensor and new struts (rear only). I'm having trouble making sense of the bill and can't help but think I got taken for a ride. What do you think?

 

[PatriotBob08]

I was notified prior to the work, I got caught up in the scare tactic of how all the other suspension parts are getting destroyed by not fixing the struts ASAP. Also, I was busy at work and did not take the time to shop around.

I'll get under the car and check the front today, but I was told they were doing the rear only. I would at least feel a little better if I found the front was completed as well; however, I'm pretty sure that is not the case.

 

[PatriotBob08]

Those of us less mechanically inclined or versed need to pay someone to do the more complicated jobs for us.

There's this. Also, I live in the city and don't have a garage where I can do the work or store the tools needed.

think about it , why would you need an alignment if only the rear shocks [struts] were replaced.

I checked last night and it looks like the front and rear were replaced. I must have misunderstood. I feel a lot better about the price knowing that all 4 were done.

If all is repaired and Patriot runs and drives good then chalk it up as experience. Do not beat yourself up over it as it's a done deal.

I am at peace with this now. I originally thought I was getting rear only and was confused about all the parts and labor charged. The riot rides better than ever now, so I'm over it!

I second this. Even the most expensive shop around here only charges $88 an hour. Even with limited knowledge I've replaced springs, removed struts, installed coilovers, installed camber arms all within reasonable time periods. I have never worked on cars other than my patriot, and it's pretty straight forward if you have a socket set, and a jack.

City prices... Everything in my neighborhood is expensive. Next time I'll be taking it out to the suburbs to find a better deal. I definitely paid the convenience price for this one.

I try to do all my own work when possible. I have an older WJ that I work on myself, but that car is unnecessary and hardly driven. I try to have the riot professionally maintained since it's the family car.

 

[PatriotBob08]

OP,

what kind of shop did you go to? was it a local mechanic or some chain store?

Franchised Chain Store, it was a Tuffy.