they swapped out some strut rod links as well as the rear drum brakes, and man. It is wild going from a car that's a creaky, whiny mess that jiggles at every turn, to such a silent, smooth ride. I found myself subconsciously bracing for bumps that never came, it's nice.
EVs are definitely lower maintenance. But they're not no maintenance. There's always gonna be stuff that moves and deteriorates. I'm glad I got this done.