Look no further than Bird Automotive for all of your vehicle’s service and repair needs. This includes the suspension. Our experienced technicians are experts when it comes to maintaining and repairing suspensions. In reality, it’s easy to forget about the suspension and we get that. It’s a good idea to have the suspension inspected at least once a year to make sure everything is okay. If you are experiencing any of the problems listed below, your automobile needs suspension work.
Feeling All the Bumps
The suspension is designed to absorb the uneven pavement over which you drive. This means you shouldn’t feel every bump in the road. If you do, this is an indication that the struts and shocks are worn out and need to be replaced. They are too old to absorb the bumps over which you drive.
Low-Sitting Corner
Assume for the moment that you are approaching your automobile and you notice that one corner of the vehicle is sitting lower than the others. This is a sign that you have a broken suspension spring on the low-sitting corner. It is important to replace the spring as soon as possible to avoid additional suspension damage and unnecessary damage to that particular wheel and tire.
Momentum Motion
Let’s talk again about the struts and shocks. They are also designed to prevent you from feeling your vehicle’s momentum. If they wear down, the body of your automobile is going to respond to your driving. It will lean backward when you accelerate and lurch forward when you apply the brakes. It will also tilt to the side when you turn around corners.
Oily Shocks and Struts
If you suspect that your shocks and struts are bad, take a look at them and see if they are covered in oil. If they are, their seals have cracked and they are leaking the internal fluid that helps them absorb the bumps in the road and your vehicle’s momentum motion.
Steering Difficulties
Another sign that your suspension is overdue for service is problems steering your automobile. You may have difficulties turning the wheel if the power steering fluid is too low or the power steering pump is going bad, or your vehicle may not respond to the steering.
Veering to the Side
Finally, a vehicle’s suspension is engineered to go straight. The only time that it changes directions is when you turn the steering wheel. If your automobile is veering to the side constantly, you need to have your wheels realigned.
Call Bird Automotive in Oak Grove, MO, today to schedule a service appointment for your vehicle’s suspension.
