Hi, I have a '97 cav. Z24 with ~118K miles on it. The front end makes a pretty loud creaking/squeeking when I go over the slightest of bumps. My dad said the struts were probably just dry and not to worry about it (?). It seems like it is happening a lot more frequently and it's worrying me. I was wondering if this is something that should be fixed asap or if it could go without fixing for a while? Also, any idea how much it would cost to repair (parts and labor)?
I also have another problem: when I'm driving in a parking lot or taking off from a stop light, it seems as if my car doesn't want to go and it kind of sputters a bit. What could this be? Importance level? Cost?
Thanks!