If you suddenly feel every bump in the road and your car, truck or commercial vehicle keeps bouncing after you go over the bump, Willoughby Hills Auto Repair recommends that it's time for new struts and shocks. A resilient car is a car with worn struts and shock absorbers on the front and rear wheels. This is just a sign that your vehicle's suspension needs some TLC. Here are other signs.
Tilt, crouch or fall forward
Movements that respond to your vehicle's momentum are also signs that struts and shocks have gone bad. For example, your car may tip or lean when you take a turn. You may also feel the body of your car squatting when you press the accelerator. Finally, you don't want your car to lurch forward when you press the brake pedal.
Bumps that feel greasy
You can also tell if your jerks are getting worse by touching them. If there is an oily film on them, they are leaking. The shocks start to leak when they get too old. Bring your vehicle to our workshop so that we can also install new shock absorbers and struts if the struts are bad.
An angle that sits low on the handlebars
Have you ever noticed that a corner of your vehicle sits lower on one wheel? This is actually a bad sign. This is a symptom of a broken spring. If you don't have your suspension serviced every 15,000 miles, you could end up with a broken spring. The wheel whose spring is broken makes loud noises when you drive over bumps until you replace the spring.
Problems driving the car
Suspension problems include the steering system, so if you are having trouble steering your vehicle, you need suspension service. There may be a crack in the axle or the steering column may need to be replaced. We find the problem and solve it.
Lateral traction when driving straight ahead
Finally, the last suspension problem is poor wheel alignment. This will cause your car to move to the side as you go straight. You also have a crooked logo on the handlebars, but that's not the worst thing. Worst of all, misaligned wheels make it difficult to steer your vehicle.
Call Willoughby Hills Auto Repair in Willoughby Hills, OH every day for a suspension inspection.
