It's been a bit over three months since I have my 01 GS300.

Last month, they changed my front 2 shocks, and this past Wednesday, they changed my rear shocks too. All for free.
The ride seems the same to me or maybe I expect too much.
How can I physically check and see if the shocks are indeed new?
Are they the silver tube that I see when I peak near the wheel?
I have no modifications to my car.

 

just look at the shocks, behind the wheels. you should be able to tell if they're brand new.

 

Or just take off the wheels and you can tell for sure

 

 

either way, just try to peek through and check the shock see if they are new

 

Yup I did. It looks new... I guess. It was black colored, not silver. It has two stripes. One purple and one blue. From the looks of those stripes, they look pretty new.
But the car still feel a bit bumpy. Maybe the new shocks need time to sink in.