If you’ve been having problems controlling your car, truck, or utility vehicle, it’s possible that the suspension is long overdue for service and repair. JA Motors can inspect your vehicle’s suspension and resolve any issues. We are going to list the signs of a bad suspension below, some of which are things that make driving your vehicle difficult.
A Very Bumpy Ride
Your automobile’s suspension is designed to absorb the bumps in the road so that you have a comfortable ride. If your ride is extremely bumpy and uncomfortable, it’s probable that it’s time to replace the struts and shocks. Driving while you feel every bump can make driving your vehicle difficult. You are being jolted around by the bumpy ride.
Pulling to the Side
Another suspension problem that will make controlling your automobile difficult is bad wheel alignment. When your wheels are not aligned properly, your car, truck, or C/SUV will pull to the side. You will catch yourself correcting your vehicle’s direction constantly. This can make driving difficult and aggravating. Realigning the wheels usually solves the problem.
Steering Difficulties
Problems steering your automobile also point to the suspension because the steering is part of the suspension. The problem could lie in the steering system or the axles. For example, if you have a cracked axle, you may not be able to turn your vehicle in that direction. A faulty power steering pump will make it feel as if your vehicle is equipped with manual steering.
Momentum Motion
Another thing that can make driving your automobile a challenge is feeling the momentum motion of the vehicle. The struts and shocks prevent your vehicle’s body from tilting when you turn corners or lurching forward when you stop. They also help prevent your vehicle’s body from squatting when you accelerate. You shouldn’t feel this motion.
Low-Sitting Corner
This doesn’t necessarily make driving your automobile difficult, but it is a sign of a suspension problem. If your car sits lower on one corner than any of the others, you’ve got a broken suspension spring. This broken spring will also make a clunking noise every time you drive over a bump. In fact, you may have heard a loud clunk when the spring broke.
JA Motors is the best auto shop in Peachtree City, GA, and we would be happy to inspect your automobile’s suspension if you are having any of the problems listed above or if you feel oil on the shock absorbers. Call us today to set up a service visit.