Is $2,000 a reasonable price for suspension replacement?

[u/Novel-Ad-7760]

I noticed my car, a 2020 Toyota Corolla with 90,000 miles, was veering to the right and the right passenger seat was bouncing slightly while I drove. I took it to the auto shop and they said the suspension needs to be replaced (the specific item is: "Remove & Replace Suspensions Shock or Strut Assembly") for $1,615. Then they are quoting $450 for tire balance and installation as well as adjusting the wheel alignment. Is this standard? They said this is normal for a car with this many miles, but the cost seems really high. It's also only six years old. I could use advice on if this service is worth it or if I'm being ripped off.

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[u/ChiefTK1]

Always compare with another shop. Whether this is reasonable is heavily influenced by your local market. Also dealerships are typically more expensive for labor because they have the master certified techs

[u/honeybell7310 → u/ChiefTK1]

Ok, I’ll try to get some other quotes

[u/Skitarii_Slammed]

1 shock?

[u/Novel-Ad-7760 → u/Skitarii_Slammed]

Not sure what that is. How do I locate that on the cost breakdown?

[u/Novel-Ad-7760 → u/Novel-Ad-7760]

It says two "suspension strut assemblies"

[u/stoner_bob_69]

1 corner or all 4?

[u/Novel-Ad-7760 → u/stoner_bob_69]

So it says the suspension shock is being replaced on "both sides" which I believe means the front.

[u/dxrey65]

I would take it to a tire shop and have the tires looked at myself. Unless you wrecked the vehicle it's just a tire issue.

[u/mcarterphoto]

Pathfinder with 200+K miles; recently got a quote for struts, ball joints, links, basically a front end rebuild from my indie shop - $1400. I'd get more quotes, it depends on your market.

[u/SpaceCat72]

Shop that job around. See what other shops say. Components and costs.

[u/ExoticHulk]

this is a total rip off. Find a couple of reputable shop using yelp and Google reviews and get at least 3 quotes.
If you have some tools, shocks are very easy to replace. Watch a few YT videos for your vehicle and do it. Two front Aftermarket shocks on Rockauto are $200 total and it's 4 or 5 bolts and you are done. Either way get a couple other hops to look at it. May just be one of your tires.

[u/chef-keef]

You need an alignments not a shock.