jim beam wrote:
> martin lynch wrote:
>> I was quoted $600 to have both front ball joints replaced on my 2001
>> Civic (price also includes wheel alignment, which I'm told would be
>> necessary with the job). I live in Buffalo, NY. Does this seem like
>> a fair price? A quick google search makes me believe the job should
>> cost closer to $300 or so...
>
> what makes you think they need replacing? honda balljoints are usually
> good for at least 200k miles.


Second that. As for the price, it's probably ballpark for having a
dealer do it. The $300 is probably about right for an independent shop
using aftermarket or Honda parts purchased directly.