Used to go to "used parts" repair shops for my '94 Honda Accord LX, the guys would just strip what was needed off of cars they had in the lot... what a difference going to Meineke though. They have always done an impressive job and I trust their advice, the car made it to Florida and back recently after I had some ball joint and safety bar issues worked on. IMHO its worth paying a little more for quality service and new parts.
(Just a side note, Meineke in Cicero will soon be changing their name to Cicero Car Care Center, same location.)
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