(AOL Autos)-- I'm sure you've probably heard this before. "Your shocks and (or) struts are blown and need replacing." You are quoted some astronomical price and you immediately ask yourself, "How ...

Learn how to replace your liftgate struts that have lost their zest for support in this installment of Saturday Mechanic.

A: It’s flat wrong to use scare tactics to sell services. Shocks and struts play an important role in keeping your tires firmly planted on the ground and providing vehicle stability, but aren ...

Strut replacement is typically not a home mechanic job, as disassembling the strut (harvesting the coil spring and upper mount for reuse) cannot be done without the very careful use of a spring ...

QUESTION: Why do struts have to be replaced in pairs? I have a ’93 Cavalier that had new struts put on a year ago after getting hit while parked. The same thing happened this year, and the le… ...

Upon inspection, the dealer found that the strut plates are worn, causing the problem. The struts are fine, but they want to replace the plates and struts for about $1,200.