Comments on: 5 Symptoms of a Bad Control Arm Bushing (and Replacement Cost)

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:03:13 +0000

In reply to Di. I don't know; I am not a lawyer. Before going that route, talk to the shop about the situation. A legitimate shop should try to make it right.

By: Di

Di — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 03:32:45 +0000

Hi I’ve had my back left bearings and bearing hub replacement rear brakes done, 4 months later my 15 month old tyres had worn nearly to the steel belts. I took it back to mechanic after replacing the two back tyres and asked if they did a new wheel alignment,they told me that they didn’t remove all the wheels but the invoice says different. the bushings now need doing. Am I entitled for compensation regarding my tyres and wheel alignment

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 17:01:37 +0000

In reply to Amanda. Glad the article helped. How does the car handle? Generally worn bushings will lead to increased tire wear or excessive slop in the steering or suspension. Not sure what all needs to be replaced, so there's no way I can give an accurate estimate. Rust is also a tricky one. Surface rust is little cause for concern. Frame rust is. Depends on where the rust on your car is. Someone is going to have to look underneath the car to give you a better idea of what the next steps should be.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:10:24 +0000

I like how in this article, it’s describing the body as a skeletal system, I was able to understand the article written, as I was reading it and didn’t have to read over it a bunch of times to understand it in detail, havin little knowledge about underneath my vehicle… I have a 2007 Honda crv all wheel drive, I absolutely love this vehicle but I’m financing it from a place that tried to hide the fact that it is a rust bucket underneath, everything is getting worse, the noises concern me,that my car might fall right out from under me or somethin and now the shaking ,vibration has worsened so much that I couldn’t make out what kind of vehicle was behind me thru the rear view mirror. the man that I had checking it out , whom started to check on the weld he had done to the caliber of the back brake pad prior to today… I heard him mention that my bushings were worn completely out, yet he didn’t tell me this when giving me a list of what’s needed. He is not an actual mechanic… anyhow I was hit on the front drivers side on a dirt road and since then it seems like we’ve been thru so many different tires on the passenger side, til I eventually had both front tires matched and replaced, yet now I’m hearing alotof the issue sounding like it’s coming from the rear and I’m honestly scared of driving it. While reading in your article, everything tells me that the bushings are definitely serious as my car also veers to the right if I let go of the wheel.. I feel like the car could literally fall apart, meanwhile I’m trying my best to remember all the things happening from the small crash, the noises, the steering wheel moving, to the vibration…. I’m wondering if you could give me a round about pricing on all these issues for my 2007 Honda crv ,so that I can get started gettin the money up before I bother a certified mechanic?? Your thoughts, please?!

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:58:09 +0000

In reply to Alabama Red. Thanks, glad I could help!

By: Alabama Red

Alabama Red — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 15:45:42 +0000

This article provided some great information, and Sean’s replies in the comments are invaluable. Thanks!

By: Sean

Sean — Tue, 31 May 2022 15:49:14 +0000

In reply to wayne. I would blame the control arm bushings before I would blame the control arms themselves. Bushings wear out over time. It could also be your sway bar end links, but that will be pretty easy to identify by a mechanic once the car is up in the air.

By: wayne

wayne — Tue, 31 May 2022 10:34:23 +0000

hi i have a 2014 mazda 6 and when i try over uneven surfaces i can hear a slight knocking sound coming from under the car, i have also just started to hear a strange rubbing / squeaking sound coming from the steering wheel when turning although this doesnt always happen. i am guessing it could maybe be the lower suspension arms need replacing. what do you think?

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 26 May 2022 15:51:40 +0000

In reply to nancy wilson. Did they show you the new alignment specs? I would guess that either something went wrong with the alignment, or the alignment revealed that the bushings were old and prevented them from aligning the car correctly. It's definitely suspicious to have them quote you for new bushings after you went in a second time, though. I might go somewhere else for another opinion.

By: nancy wilson

nancy wilson — Mon, 23 May 2022 19:26:01 +0000

I have a 2016 BMW X5 with 72,000 miles. My car was driving great and I had to take it into the dealership because of an AC issue. They fixed that and said the car needed 2 new rear tires. They replaced them and then aligned the car/tires. Now the car drives all over the place and is scary on the freeway. I went to the BMW and now he says the front bushings need to be replaced to the tune of $1300. I find it strange that all of a sudden the bushings need to be replaced after they replaced the tires and aligned the tire/car.