The front right strut blew out and splattered oil all over the wheel well. I have no idea how this happened, but it did. The car has 46k miles, out of warranty. Shall I replace with OEM part or with some other brand? What would be a good ride, quiet replacement part (not interested in extreme or sports driving) ? Also, shall I go to the Honda dealer or a trustworthy independent Honda mechanic? I prefer the mechanic, but if there is any chance Honda will warrant the repair, I'd rather take it the dealership. Would like to hear your opinion. Regards, Stanjo