Suspension
What is the purpose of the suspension bushing? Suspension bushings (also known as shock absorber bushings) are mounted on your car’s suspension and steering joints, allowing your car to drive more smoothly. They absorb bumps in the road, decrease noise and...
Are you experiencing a rough ride in your car? Are your tires wearing out faster than they should? It may be time to have your shock absorbers checked. Shock absorbers are an essential component of your car’s suspension system. They help to smooth out the bumps...
What is the purpose of sway bar bushing? Located underneath your vehicle, the sway bar bushings are an important part of your suspension that helps your vehicle absorb bumps, produce less noise and drive more smoothly. It also helps your car to “roll” less...
What do ball joints do? Ball joints are small steel balls coated in a lubricated metal housing. The ball joints are important components in your vehicle’s suspension system and need to be in good condition to pass a WOF. The role of the ball joint(s) is to act...
It is important that you are able to identify the warning signs of failing shock absorbers and struts in your vehicle. Having worn shock absorbers can result in your vehicle taking a longer amount of time to stop when the brakes are applied. As well as being a...
Pay attention while driving. The simplest way to tell whether you are having a suspension-related issue is by focusing on how the car feels to drive. The following symptoms may be caused by a faulty suspension system: The car feels bumpier to drive –...
