The certified and experienced technicians at Sellers Automotive are suspension experts. Bring your vehicle to our shop every 15,000 miles to have the suspension inspected. This allows us to replace old suspension parts before you end up with a suspension problem. If your car, truck, or utility vehicle is doing any of the things listed below, your suspension needs to be repaired.
Constant Side-Pulling
Pulling to the side constantly is a sign that the wheels have lost their alignment. It’s possible that they have lost the alignment over the years or that you knocked them out of alignment if you hit a curb or drove through a pothole too fast. We can realign the wheels so that you gain control of your automobile once again. You’d be surprised how hard it is to control the vehicle with misaligned wheels.
Corner Sitting Too Low
If you have noticed that one corner of your automobile sits lower than the other corners do, the suspension spring that is on that wheel has broken. If you heard a loud clunk at one point, this is the sound of the spring breaking. The wheel will continue to clunk when you go over bumps.
Feeling Every Bump
Speaking of bumps, if you feel everyone on the road, it is time to replace the shocks and struts. This generally happens at about 60,000 miles. The shocks and struts help to absorb the road’s uneven pavement so your ride is comfortable. Worn shocks and struts make you feel every bump.
Momentum Motion
Another thing that worn shocks and struts do is allow your vehicle’s momentum motion. What we mean by this is that your automobile will respond to your driving. It will tilt when you turn corners, squat when you accelerate, and lunge when you apply the brakes. It should not do this.
Oily Struts and Shocks
Finally, one more sign that you need new struts and shocks is if they are oily. This points to a problem with the seals. They have broken and the struts and shocks are releasing their internal fluid. They need to be replaced if they are leaking.
Problems With the Steering
One last suspension problem that we can fix is problems with your vehicle’s steering. Sometimes, if the axle has a crack in it, it will be difficult to turn your automobile. Problems with the steering system, such as worn bearings or a dead steering pump, can also make it difficult to turn the vehicle.
Sellers Automotive in Sanford, NC, would be happy to help with your vehicle’s suspension. Call us today to set up a service appointment.