Ignoring any suspension problems in your car will not only result in dangerous drive but also results in expensive repair of various parts of your car. It is better to replace a worn out shock absorber than repairing or replacing the entire suspension parts. Also you need to get the right skill to diagnose the exact problem in your car.
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Our Specialities are :
- Perfect Diagnosis of Suspension Problems in your car by the expert and experienced technicians
- Quick & Affordable Car Suspension Services
- Friday Operating Auto Garage that works as per your convenience
- Free Inspection & Estimation provided for first time Drive-In Customers.
Importantance of Suspension System in your car
You will start complaining about your car’s suspension, mostly once you stop enjoying the comfortable ride in your car.
The role of modern advancement in the car suspension system in providing a comfortable ride in your car is prominent. The suspension system in your car plays a foremost role in bringing the perfect vehicle control, balance and best performance of your car along with ensuring vehicle safety. In short the car suspension system in not good working condition will provide us an uncomfortable driving experience, more dangerous and may lead to other potential car problems in tires, alignment, steering , braking etc.
The suspension system in your car is connected to your car’s tires, wheels and axle.
The suspension system in your car helps the car to stay connected to the road.
If you want to accelerate smoothly, then the rear suspension system plays a major role in preventing the vehicle from shifting its weight to the rear.
Suspension Components
Shocks
The shock absorber is a device find in your car suspension system which ensure all tires are in contact with the road and also helps to slow down the springing action of suspension springs and thus reducing the impact of vibrations.
Springs
Springs in the suspension system, is a vital suspension component which helps to support the vehicle’s weight and absorb road impacts.
Struts
Suspension strut or simply struts is very similar to shock absorber that is already mounted inside a coil spring, providing structural support for your car’s suspension system. It holds the wheels in place and support the spring.
How often your car suspension system needs to be inspected?
Like any other part of the car, the suspension parts will also wear by time and usage.
Components in your car’s suspension system require periodic inspection and if required repair or replace the suspension parts like shocks, struts etc as per the inspection report.
It is a good practice to get your car suspension system inspected when you go for periodic oil change service.
- Inspect the rubber bushings on various parts of suspension system.
- Check for any visible signs of cracking, inflammation or oil leaks on suspension parts of your car.
- Make sure to clean any left over oil on any rubber bushing, oils leaks should be attended immediately.
- If there are any grease fittings on your car, make sure to do the proper top-up of grease fillings with every oil change.
- If you notice wetness on suspension parts like shocks, struts, because of oil leak, it might be an indication to get those parts replaced.
- Squeaky Shocks is one of the major complaints reported for the suspension system which can be due to various reasons, and thus should be diagnosed by the right expertise.
If you feel every bump in the road, that might be an indication that your shocks or struts are worn and that it needs replacement.
Pulling to one side of the car, either to the left or right is one of the most common suspension problem and hardest to diagnose.
One corner of the car is sitting low, that means you are likely to have a damaged spring.
If your car nose dives while braking / rolls to the side while cornering or squats while accelerating, then get your car inspected by an expert technician as these signs may be related to problems with the suspension system.
Difficulty in steering especially while driving slowly might also contribute to problems in suspension parts.
Sometimes even a slight cosmetic change as a result of a minor accident may even lead to damage to your suspension.
