Shock absorbers and struts take one heck of a beating – so we don’t have to! Less than perfect roads, miscellaneous bumps, having to stop quickly and going around corners, we pretty much take them all for granted when our equipment is working properly.
I would like to recommend that you take some time when you are out driving around to notice a few things about your vehicle. If your car is bouncing a bit after you hit a bump in the road, is nose diving after you brake or is swaying in corners, you need to have your shocks replaced.
Owners’ manuals tell us they need to be replaced every 30,000 to 90,000 miles, depending on our driving habits. That is a wide range!
Struts basically perform the same function as shocks except they also are an integral part of your suspension system. When you are out and about in your car and notice the above symptoms as well as noise when you go over bumps or turn corners you might also have an alignment situation.
Bad shocks and struts also cause wear and tear on tires and other suspension components. Finally, shocks and struts may give you another warning when they are ready to be replaced. They leak fluid all over your new garage carpet!
Make sure your shocks and struts are ready for whatever condition the roads you drive on happen to be in and whatever else your car may need, with Certified Auto Specialists your vehicle will always be ready to go when you are!
