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AutoRepairCost TeamStrut Replacement (per strut)
Replace a worn strut assembly (priced per strut). Struts combine a shock absorber and coil spring into one unit and are a structural part of the suspension. Always replace in pairs — a pair runs $800-$1,600.
Labour Time
2-4 hrs
Difficulty
medium
DIY Possible
Yes
Frequency
80000-120000
Cost by Brand (AUD)
| Brand | Total | Labour | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG | $320-$640 | $160-$320 | $0-$480 |
| Chery | $328-$656 | $160-$330 | $0-$496 |
| Haval | $332-$664 | $170-$330 | $2-$494 |
| BYD | $340-$680 | $170-$340 | $0-$510 |
| GWM | $340-$680 | $170-$340 | $0-$510 |
| LDV | $352-$704 | $180-$350 | $2-$524 |
| Suzuki | $360-$720 | $180-$360 | $0-$540 |
| Mitsubishi | $368-$736 | $180-$370 | $0-$556 |
| Kia | $372-$744 | $190-$370 | $2-$554 |
| Hyundai | $380-$760 | $190-$380 | $0-$570 |
| Nissan | $392-$784 | $200-$390 | $2-$584 |
| Toyota | $400-$800 | $200-$400 | $0-$600 |
| Honda | $408-$816 | $200-$410 | $0-$616 |
| Mazda | $420-$840 | $210-$420 | $0-$630 |
| Jeep | $448-$896 | $220-$450 | $0-$676 |
| Ford | $460-$920 | $230-$460 | $0-$690 |
| Subaru | $460-$920 | $230-$460 | $0-$690 |
| Skoda | $460-$920 | $230-$460 | $0-$690 |
| Volkswagen | $500-$1000 | $250-$500 | $0-$750 |
| Audi | $600-$1200 | $300-$600 | $0-$900 |
| BMW | $620-$1240 | $310-$620 | $0-$930 |
| Mercedes-Benz | $640-$1280 | $320-$640 | $0-$960 |
Tips
- ✓Replace in pairs (both front or both rear) — a pair costs $800-$1,600
- ✓Wheel alignment is required after strut replacement
- ✓Complete strut assemblies save labour vs rebuilding with a spring compressor
- ✓Bouncy ride, nose-dive under braking or clunking over bumps = worn struts
DIY Estimate
This repair can be done at home in approximately 4 hours. You'll save on labour costs ($160-320 in labour).
You'll still need to buy parts: approximately $0-480 for parts.
Tools You'll Need: