Your vehicle’s suspension has a lot of responsibility. The wheels, steering, and axles are all part of your vehicle’s suspension. You would not be able to steer your automobile without the suspension. There are numerous things that can go wrong with this crucial automotive system. Pay attention to how your suspension feels and compare that to the signs LP & Sons Auto Care are going to list below.
Won’t Go Straight
A vehicle suspension is engineered to go straight unless you turn the steering wheel and direct it otherwise. One of the most common suspension problems is misaligned wheels that cause your automobile to veer to the right or the left even though you have the steering wheel pointed straight.
Bumpy Ride
Another responsibility placed in the suspension’s lap is a smooth ride. Your automobile’s struts, shocks, or the combination of both are designed to absorb the bumps on the road. If the shocks and/or struts are worn, you will feel every bump in the road. Bumpy rides are a common sign of suspension trouble.
Uneven Sitting
Take a look at your car, truck, or utility vehicle when you approach it in a parking lot. Is one side of the vehicle leaning more than the other? Is the vehicle leaning lower on a specific tire? This is a sign that you have a broken suspension spring. You may also hear a knocking sound when you go over bumps.
Momentum Motion
The suspension also controls how your vehicle reacts to momentum. For example, if your suspension is worn, particularly the shocks and struts, your vehicle will nosedive when you stop, lean back when you start, and lean to the side when you go around corners.
Hard Steering
Because the steering is part of your vehicle’s suspension, you may find it harder to turn corners or even go around curves if the steering rod or ties are wearing down. Steering problems need to be addressed right away to make sure you can always control your automobile.
Slick Shocks and Struts
Finally, you can inspect your shocks and struts for oil deposits yourself. They are located behind your wheels and are attached between the axles and the wheels. These parts will have road grime on them naturally, but they should not feel oily. If they do, there’s a problem.
Give LP & Sons Auto Care in DeLand, FL, a call to schedule an appointment for a inspection. We’d be happy to make sure your suspension and wheels are fine and make any adjustments or repairs that are necessary.