some times you will never . but also they get replaced when they leak or have no bounce control.
Shocks and struts are an important part of a car's suspension system. Both shocks and struts are used to keep a vehicle from bouncing when it is being driven. Shocks are less expensive to replace then struts.
It doesn't have struts. It has coil-over shocks.
Shocks are easy to replace and any DIYer can accomplish that. However if you do not have the proper tools or skill, I suggest you pay a professional to replace the struts. Serious injury can occur when working with struts.
spring struts
About $1000 for me.
580.00
you don't! there are no shocks. you must replace the struts.
I paid $900 for shocks/struts and bushings. I was told that was the "brother in law" discount.
Your shocks/struts are worn out, time to replace them.
you can but it will ride a little bit more rough
If you have worn Struts on a vehicle, those can be replaced without replacing your springs. "Struts" and "Shocks" are often used interchangeably in language, however, I believe your vehicle is a front wheel drive with a double wishbone suspension. In this case, they would be more accurately referred to as "Struts". Just for reference. In either case, the answer is still, yes. Shocks/Struts can be replaced without replacing the springs as well.
The cost to replace the shocks and struts on a 2000 Dodge Neon ranges from $120 to $1,000. This cost ranges based on the part brand and any special additives.