Signs Your Car is Due for Suspension Service
Colorado roads can take a toll on your car and here are some signs that you may be in need of urgent car suspension repair.
- Uneven Tire Wear
- Car Sitting Low on One Side or Corner
- Body Lean and Diving
- Uncomfortable Ride
- Unusual Noises
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The main function of your vehicle’s suspension is to increase friction between the tires and road, for steering stability and great handling to ensure comfort and safety. Colorado roads can take a toll on your car and here are some signs that you may be in need of urgent car suspension repair;
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Uneven Tire Wear
The state of your suspension system determines how your tires wear. When it’s working properly, your tires remain firmly planted on the ground, with the weight spread evenly among them. However, a damaged suspension can cause premature or uneven tire wear. During car maintenance, you should have your tires inspected to determine if the tread wear is even across the entire tire. If one side is more worn, you need to have your suspension system checked.
Car Sitting Low on One Side or Corner
Some car suspension problems are quite evident that you don’t even have to get behind the wheel to find them. Your car should sit level on the ground when it’s parked. If it sits lower on one side or corner, you may be having damaged springs or shocks at that wheel. This indicates that the wheel can’t support its share of the vehicle’s weight. This can also be exhibited through poor handling and an uncomfortable ride.
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Body Lean and Diving
When you brake hard, the weight of your vehicle, including the passengers and cargo, shift forward. The harder you brake, the more profound the leaning or diving effect. Your vehicle’s suspension system is designed to keep the car level, even under intense acceleration and braking.
If your vehicle nose dives when you brake or bounces when you come to a stop, this indicates that you have worn shocks or struts. Your vehicle may also roll from side to side when you’re taking a corner. You can also lose handling control during heavy braking. If your suspension doesn’t keep your car level as you turn, brake, or accelerate, you need to consult a car repair expert for suspension repair.
Uncomfortable Ride
The state of your vehicle’s suspension, together with the wheels and tires, determine the ride quality. If you experience a rough ride when taking on bumps or driving on a rough road, then you’re likely to be experiencing suspension problems.
It’s important to note that the suspension system wears slowly over time. You can slowly get acclimatized to a bumpy ride without even realizing it. So be sure to keep an eye on even the slightest signs of a worn suspension.
Unusual Noises
If you experience squeaking and clanking noises every time your car hits a bump, your vehicle’s suspension needs to be checked. Your car’s suspension acts as a shock absorber. If the suspension is no longer absorbing shocks from bumps and dips, you may experience unusual noises. If this is the case, you need to schedule an appointment to have your suspension checked at your car repair shop.
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