Creaking in my ‘98 TC
I’m an older widow without much knowledge of
cars. When my ‘98 TC started creaking a few
months ago I took it to a neighborhood family
owned repair shop. They just went around the car
pushing down on the front and rear ends. Didn’t put
it on a lift or anything and just told me I needed to
replace the ball joints. After finding this thread I
realize it might be something else. I am an older
widow living on a small monthly SS check. It’s taken
me 3 mos just to save up the $600 estimate they
gave me. What I hope someone here can help me
with is what sort of questions I should be asking the
mechanic. The creaking is only in the front and
happens when you’re turning or hit a bump. It’s
more prominent at slower speeds. You CAN hear it
when you push down on the front end. Does $600
sound like a reasonable price? One of the big chain
repair shops quoted me $1,356. I’m just confused
and financially challenged. Someone please help. I
won’t be taking it in till later next week (after my SS
check comes). Any help anyone can provide, please
know how extremely grateful I will be. Thanks for
your time.
~Pamela ~