Questions about replacing shocks and struts on a 2007 3 door Yaris

[cassiebrighton]

Hey,

This is Cassie. I am new to this site and to Houston (Texas). I own a Toyota Yaris, 3 door, 2007 model with approximately 80,000 miles.

I believe I need to replace the shocks and struts on my vehicle and need your advice.

I went to the nearby Toyota service center and they quoted me ~$1300 for just the front shocks and struts and alignment. In comparison, a local shop, whom my friend has used, and has average reviews of, quoted ~1000 for all four wheels. I noticed that most of the cost is for labor.

How much should such a service cost? And is it something I should go to the Toyota service center for? Or is any reputed mechanic/service center good?

Any advice on how to approach is welcome...I am an auto amateur.

Also...any recommendations for any service center/mechanic in Houston is welcome...preferably near Spring or Westheimer/Beltway

thanks
Best,

Cassie