Signals Your Shocks & Struts Are Going

Bouncy Ride

If your car has shocks, the coil springs are mounted separately from the shock absorbers. You’ll find the coil springs between the wheels and the car frame. However, struts are a little different. Struts are a coil spring and shock absorber combined. When you drive your car and hit a bump, your car bounces on the springs whether you have shocks or struts. 

Shock absorbers absorb the force and prevent your car from continuously bouncing. If you find that when you drive your car over a bump and it is bouncing a lot afterward, this is a sign of bad shocks or struts.

AAMCO Colorado can assist you with assessing and fixing your suspension system. We can perform a total car care analysis to assess every part of your vehicle and make sure that it is your suspension system causing excessive bounce in your car.

Leaking hydraulic fluid can lead to malfunctions in your shocks or struts that put you at risk on the road. Don’t wait on it if you see your shocks or struts looking saturated in fluid.

Schedule a diagnostic with AAMCO Colorado today. We will assess the health of your suspension system and perform any needed repairs. You’ll be back on the road in no time flat.

Tires Wearing Unevenly

When your shocks and struts are going bad, it can cause the tires to bounce up and down as you drive. Every time your tires hit the ground, small pieces of rubber get rubbed or scraped off.

This can sometimes be referred to as scalloping or cupping. Instead of your tires wearing evenly, you may find smooth patches throughout the tread. The parts of your tires that have been scraped off tend to smooth over time as you drive.

If you see signs of your tires being scalloped or cupped, it is probably time to bring your car in. AAMCO Colorado can perform a Vehicle Courtesy Check of your vehicle and find the exact cause of your tires wearing unevenly.