1997 Buick Regal ball joints

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Ron Truitt - 24 Jun 2006 20:37 GMT

I have just been told by my Goodyear shop that one of my ball
joints(driver's side) is in danger of total failure.(car has 165k miles)

They quoted me $500 for doing both from lower ball joints.

I have heard some noise coming from that area of the front for some time
so I do not doubt the diagnosis, just wonder about the price.

Can anyone tell me if $500 is reasonable for doing both front lower ball
joints?

Thanks,

Ron T

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Shep - 24 Jun 2006 20:51 GMT

This is a 2.4 hour job total, plus about 60 bucks each retail for the best
quality joint, 500 is unheard of!!

>I have just been told by my Goodyear shop that one of my ball
> joints(driver's side) is in danger of total failure.(car has 165k miles)
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> Ron T

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Edwin Pawlowski - 24 Jun 2006 22:17 GMT

>I have just been told by my Goodyear shop that one of my ball
> joints(driver's side) is in danger of total failure.(car has 165k miles)
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> I have heard some noise coming from that area of the front for some time
> so I do not doubt the diagnosis, just wonder about the price.

Goodyear shops are not noted for their low prices. You can probably get it
done for $300, maybe less. Ask at a local shop.

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Ron Truitt - 27 Jun 2006 22:10 GMT

Thanks for the encouragement guys.

Today I experienced ball joint success. The first independent shop I
contacted checked out the car and gave me a price of $305.

Goodbye Goodyear except for tires. And I will shop those also.

Ron T

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Edwin Pawlowski - 28 Jun 2006 00:28 GMT

> Thanks for the encouragement guys.
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> Ron T

Glad you found a good price. As for tires, there are plenty of small
dealers that offer better pricing and better service than the big chains.

We have such a shop in our town. My daughter had a flat that could not be
repaired. He did not have the tire in stock, but he put a used tire on the
wheel so she would not be driving without a spare until he got one the next
day. No additional charge. He did not make as much money on that deal, but
he did make a customer for life.

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Mike Marlow - 24 Jun 2006 22:46 GMT

> I have just been told by my Goodyear shop that one of my ball
> joints(driver's side) is in danger of total failure.(car has 165k miles)
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> Can anyone tell me if $500 is reasonable for doing both front lower ball
> joints?

Sure - bring it to me. I'll do a pair of lower ball joints every day for
$500 a pop.

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