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It’s known that most vehicle components eventually wear out after some miles, even with regular maintenance. Yes, your car struts and suspension system will wear out after some time. While it is not easy to know how much your car struts have worn out, these warning signs will tell you that there is a problem with your car shocks.

  • The steering wheel does not seem firm like it should be and wiggles a lot.
  • The vehicle shakes too much from side to side while switching lanes or turning.
  • The vehicle continues to shake for what seems to be an extended time after hitting a bump in the road.
  • The vehicle's brakes seem to be dysfunctional in that the acceleration gradually decreases, and further distances have to be traveled for it to come to a stop.
  • While placing your foot on the brake, the whole car pivots forward, and the rear end lifts.
  • Hydraulic fluid leaks from the struts/shocks.
  • A normal functioning drive axle seems to be straining due to excess torque or forward pressure.

Besides the normal wear and tear that every vehicle experiences, two special situations may lead to the faster wearing out of the car shocks or the struts:

  • The Nature of the Road: Excessive speed on the speed bumps or a lot of driving on some pot-holed, rocky, or otherwise terrible roads.
  • Style of Driving: excessive rapid deceleration and rapid acceleration.

You should examine the car’s shocks and struts after every oil change. Some may consider a shock absorber change too costly, but don’t ignore it! General wear and tear of the suspension system is the vehicle’s worst enemy because it makes operating less unsafe.

Would you like to know what happens when car struts go bad? Contact our ASE-certified technicians at Cannon Auto Repair for more information about car shocks and to schedule an appointment. Our auto shop proudly serves residents in the community of Cannon Falls, MN, and the surrounding areas.

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Wonder what happens when car struts go bad? Schedule an inspection of your car’s suspension system and car shocks at Cannon Auto repair.

It’s known that most vehicle components eventually wear out after some miles, even with regular maintenance. Yes, your car struts and suspension system will wear out after some time. While it is not easy to know how much your car struts have worn out, these warning signs will tell you that there is a problem with your car shocks.

  • The steering wheel does not seem firm like it should be and wiggles a lot.
  • The vehicle shakes too much from side to side while switching lanes or turning.
  • The vehicle continues to shake for what seems to be an extended time after hitting a bump in the road.
  • The vehicle's brakes seem to be dysfunctional in that the acceleration gradually decreases, and further distances have to be traveled for it to come to a stop.
  • While placing your foot on the brake, the whole car pivots forward, and the rear end lifts.
  • Hydraulic fluid leaks from the struts/shocks.
  • A normal functioning drive axle seems to be straining due to excess torque or forward pressure.

Besides the normal wear and tear that every vehicle experiences, two special situations may lead to the faster wearing out of the car shocks or the struts:

  • The Nature of the Road: Excessive speed on the speed bumps or a lot of driving on some pot-holed, rocky, or otherwise terrible roads.
  • Style of Driving: excessive rapid deceleration and rapid acceleration.

You should examine the car’s shocks and struts after every oil change. Some may consider a shock absorber change too costly, but don’t ignore it! General wear and tear of the suspension system is the vehicle’s worst enemy because it makes operating less unsafe.

Would you like to know what happens when car struts go bad? Contact our ASE-certified technicians at Cannon Auto Repair for more information about car shocks and to schedule an appointment. Our auto shop proudly serves residents in the community of Cannon Falls, MN, and the surrounding areas.

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Cannon Auto RepairAuto Repair Shop in Cannon Falls, MN

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