not only females but males get fooled too. jis ka kaam usi ko saajhe. we are pretty experienced but we get fooled too sometimes.
it is always a good idea to get your car checked by more than one mechanic. you will get a very good idea about the price and labour.
as already pointed out, you may post your problem here and the docs here may diagnose the actual issue for you.
dont think a driver will help you out there. professional drivers know how to take money out when getting car work done.
start learning if you want are going to continue driving. 
learn to talk to your car and understand what she says to you in return.
speaking of the axle, just go to a mechanic and ask him straight away that you want to get the axles checked. if he says it needs replacement, ask him to put in a china axle kit. they are a bit cheap in price but work ok if you are not into speeding while turning. the mechanic will get to know that you have a know how of the car and its parts and wont try anything stupid.
this is how you learn