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I have a quote from a highly decorated napa mechanic for struts, rear brakes and rotors, front axle replacement, stabilizer links, and a wheel alignment. The parts are two thirds of the total estimated cost. Another quote from a larger chain style shop was 43% less for the total job, I don't have the parts and labor breakdown. I don't know who manufactures what parts and how much of a difference there could be in their quality. I know the labor cost would be less for the larger shop, but might there be a big difference in the quality of the parts ? How could a non mechanic know ?