Suspension Repair Cresco PA

A vehicle’s suspension system is what you’ll find between you and the road. It’s the part of the car that contains the springs and shock absorbers. It works to cushion your vehicle and keeps the riding experience smooth. But its most important function is to keep you in control of your vehicle.

Eventually, the suspension can break like all other parts of your vehicle. It also wears down with time and uses. So even if you drive with care, it will need repairs. 

If you’re looking for quality suspension system repairs and maintenance services, you can count on the ASE and I-CAR certified suspension experts at Autotexs in Canadensis, PA.

We want to help you identify the signs of suspension system problems. Here are some signs to watch out for:

Bumpy Ride

Do you notice that your car is giving a bumpier ride than usual, even when driving smooth a road? It’s a sign of a defective or broken strut. Visit Autotexs at Canadensis, PA, to get your struts replaced professionally.

Hovering Front End

A loose front end is another sign of a broken or failing strut. It may also feel like your car keeps veering to one side and doesn’t steer straight. It can make driving on the road dangerous. Get your vehicle to an auto repair shop like Autotexs for immediate and expert repairs.

Erratic Breaking

Does your car swerve or turn when you’re braking? It means the fluid in the car’s shock absorbers has a problem. Unregulated liquid weighs heavier to one side during the turn, causing drivers to overcorrect. It’s dangerous when you’re driving at high speeds on public roads with curves and sharp turns.

Clunking Noises When Driving over a Bump

You have a problem with the struts if you hear clunking or knocking noises whenever you drive over a pothole or speed bump. Noise from the front or back tires means the struts are “bottoming out.” If left broken, your car can break down and leave you stranded on a busy or deserted road.

Vibrations When Driving

Do your car and steering wheel vibrate at every bump in the road? It means that the shocks aren’t working well if it does. Visit Autotexs to get the piston seal or the valve inside it checked and repaired.

Fluid Leaks

If you keep noticing fluid leakage, you most likely have a crack in the seal between the shaft and the shock’s body. The leaking fluid will reach the shock and hit the ground. Of course, losing fluid also means that you need to replace it, which can build up to a significant expense over time. For affordable, high-quality repairs, contact Autotexs or visit us at Canadensis.

Irregular Tire Wear

A worn shock can make your car slip and slide all over the road. This irregular driving can cause the tires to wear down unevenly. Irregular tire wear is a cause of many problems and risks, including tire traction.

Those are the signs of bad shocks and struts, which will tell you that you need suspension repairs. Remember that ignoring these signs is risky. Visit Autotexs when you observe your car showing these signs to ensure your passengers’ and your safety.

Like other systems in a car, the suspension system has many parts. These parts include:

Tires or Wheels – the only part of the suspension system that touches the ground and the first part to absorb impact as you drive over bumps or potholes.

Coil Springs – main components that absorb the impact from driving over bumps or holes. Some vehicles use metal rods instead of springs.

Shock Absorbers – they work with the springs to reduce the impact of potholes and bumps by reducing their motion.

Rods or Linkages – they link the different components of the system.

Joints, Bearings, and Bushings – they are parts that keep the linkages connected to the bigger components. They also enable sliding and twisting in specific components without lubrication.

Steering System – it helps make the wheels turn and controls the other parts of the suspension system to a degree.

Frame – it is the biggest part of the suspension system, and it carries the weight and load of the whole vehicle, including the components.

Understanding a car’s suspension system can help you pinpoint the problem and make an accurate assessment of your car’s needs. You’ll also understand what your mechanic needs to do to fix the problem.