Hi Machan,
Sorry for the late reply. I also own a Toyota Corolla AE110 1997 XE Saloon and it's front Shocks need to be replaced.
Taas Agencies Ibbanwela is the agent for KYB Shock Absorbers in SL and the mentioned price which is 7K per one shock is correct (Actually 6985/-) I checked with MM Organisation and their price also 10 rupees higher than "Taas" smile.gif
I have a 2000 dated bill in my document file which is from Taas Aganecies showing 5985/- per shock for my car (AE110). Probably First owner has replaced new shocks during that time.
When I inquired from a friend of mine who's in Toyota Lanka, he also recommends using KYB. And as I heard from him, KYB is the Original Equipment Manufacturer for most of the Car Brands in Japan including Toyota.
The one used in my car (AE110) is a Gas Shock Abosorber (According to the guy in Taas & the garage mechanic) and Oil base shock absorber also there.
You can also use Reconditioned/second hand (NOT Recommended) or Sri Lankan made Shocks also.
And your actual shock absorber replacing cost is not only the cost of Shocks, but will add Labour charges, Wheel alignment charges, Shock mount and bush (if damaged) replacing charges too.