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Ithaca Auto Service
- Brakes
- Oil
- Mechanic
“I was having some issues with my windshield wiper fluid dispensing, and was concerned there might have been damage under the car (piece of plastic was hanging off the bottom).”
Best Suspension & Steering Repair in Ithaca, NY
24 mechanics listed · 9 in Ithaca · 2 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Wink's Body Shop
“Winks took care of everything, scheduled a repair date, which was spot on, kept us informed daily of work progress and got our car back to us exactly when promised.”
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Ithaca Foreign Car Service
“They are efficient, honest and are always looking out for their customers - I trust them so much that I still have them service my car even though I moved out of state.”
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Patterson Service Station
“Who listen to their customers, thoroughly explain their diagnoses and vehicle repair needs, and try to give customers the best, most practical advice and solutions, without feeding us BS.”
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Taber Street Auto Repair
- Work
- Charge
- Vehicle
“Louis will not insult your intelligence by attempting to upsell you or sell you inferior products at an inflated price like some other car service places.”
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Kuntry Kustom Repair & Fabrication
- Control Arms
- Price
- Mechanic
“I had a few questions about installing the lift on my Subaru that they were able to help me out with quickly, they were flexible with scheduling, and just so friendly on the phone and in person.”
Listed for drivers in and around Ithaca, NY, these 24 shops handle steering and suspension work. What each says about warranties, certifications and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ithaca, NY
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 9 are in Ithaca itself and 15 come from towns including Cortland (3, 18 mi), Freeville (1, 7 mi) and Lansing (1, 7 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,681 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (88%), professionalism (85%) and value (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "fair" and "honest". 2 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (I-CAR) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 3 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 15 of the mechanics on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Why are shops outside Ithaca listed here?
9 of the 24 shops on this page are in Ithaca; the others come from other towns within 35 mi. A car with worn steering is still drivable, so a modest drive is reasonable here, though a clunk that has turned into a bang is not something to travel with. Distances are straight-line.
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Best Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Brake
- Professional
“They were up front with the pricing (which was very reasonable), explained the problem of my car in a way I understood, and lead me to the most affordable solution.”
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Rich's Garage
“Owner is friendly and fadr.”
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Phelps Wholesale Auto & Repair
- Prices
“Best people around that I have ever used and been around calls and let's you know what needs to be done befor doing it and they never cup corners and just really nice and respectful not like other shops that talk to you like you are”
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Bell's Auto Care
- Inspection
- Prices
- Tire
“Recently, because I live further away now, I took my car to the dealership that is only 5 minutes from my house because there was a rattle beneath and it was a little loud.”
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JAX Service Center
“Even though the where unable to find the elusive after market part and had to go with one from the dealership, the fact that they would go the extra mile speaks volumes.”
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Hygear Suspension
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- Products
- Price
“Once you have hygear put the dual rate springs on your shocks and set them all up your snowmobile will ride and handle like a Cadillac just night and day from stock”
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Phoenix Auto
“I've also had Pat look at a problem with my car, and if he couldn't fix it, I didn't have to pay a penny--not even after he spent hours on my car and ordered parts that ended up not going into my car.”
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Finish Line Auto
- Mechanic
- Honest
- Vehicles
“When you need work done on your vehicle and you want it done right the first time finish line is the place.”
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Hunt's Auto Service
- Vehicle
- Fair
- Price
“I stopped in just before closing, Rory was nice enough to take a quick look, we both felt it may be the AC compressor, but Rory said he could not be sure without further testing.”
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One Thirty Nine Auto
“Inexpensive, friendly, fantastic quality workmanship and they get you in and out as soon as humanly possible, saved me more money than I can keep track of.”
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Tierno Automotive LLC
- Mechanic
- Prices
- Fair
“I have use John many times over the years nothing but a great professional he does great work at a fair price for the customer and for himself thanks a lot John for all your help!”
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Valley Automotive Repair
“Very reliable with decent rates.”
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Country Automotive
“They do good work without having to wonder if the work done was because of a sales quote, like in bigger shops.”
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Heyn's Automotive Service
“He is someone you can trust.”
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Ames Automotive LLC
- Fair
- Inspection
- Vehicle
“We came up with a game plan and I will be taking the car to Ames while I own it for maintenance and repairs as they are now familiar with the vehicle and its history.”
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Young's Tires
“Family-owned.”
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O'Shea Tire & Service Center
“I have high confidence the mechanics at my local shop are good guys, and the garage overall reminds me of another Ford Dealership Service Center I like that is 2.”
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Tim Voorhees Auto Repair Shop
- Questions
- Fair
- Vehicles
“My car broke down, mike not only offered to help for free, but also contacted Nissan and helped me make appointment and gave me paperwork so I could get repairs for free under a recall warranty!!”
Car Suspension and Shock Absorber Repair Services in Ithaca, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$500
Maximum cost
$4200
National Average
$750
Avg Per Hour Rates
$110
$650
$920
Average price range is based on 380 cost profiles
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