[quote="pvel"]i am asking this question for my sister-in-law who is a college student (and does not have too much disposable income). She bought a 1999 toyota corolla VE with 95000 miles.
Today the car required extra effort to turn the steering wheel. She took it to a firestone and was told that the power steering pump and pulley needed to be replaced and given an estimate for $1200.
The car is about 80 miles from home and she would like to drive it home and see if she can get a cheaper estimate.
Is the car safe to drive with this problem? The towing bill for this distance is probably a couple of hundred dollars.
Thanks.[/Quote
Hello !
Well, I dont think driving the car with a faulty power steering pump its going to be a problem, but its better to get another estimate out there, 1200 its a lot of money!
The pump should run on about 150 (new) and to replace not much than a 100. Did you check the prices on an autopart store?
You can buy it and pay just for the replacement!
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 AT 9:40 PM
