What are the Signs of Worn Shocks and Struts?

Many car repairs aren't as urgent as are having a bad suspension fixed. Damaged struts or shocks will make your driving unsafe and will put your life on the line. When driving with bad struts and shocks, your vehicle's stopping distance will increase, particularly when driving on wet or slippery roads.

With a long stopping distance, you can easily get involved in an accident. Shocks and struts are the components of your vehicle that keep it stable by making the tires stay on the ground uniformly.

Here are the signs of worn shocks and struts:

The car is sliding or veering

When driving in bad weather like tornadoes, you may experience normal sliding and veering. But when driving in good weather, this cannot happen. If it happens then, it means your struts and shocks have been compromised. Worn-out shocks and struts will make the car unstable, so you'll find it hard to maintain it on a straight line even if the road is smooth and the weather is good.

The tires wear out unevenly

The uneven wearing out of your tires is a strong indication that there's a problem with your shocks and struts. The unevenness in wearing out is caused by the fact that the tires will not be securely flat on the ground. For tires to wear out uniformly, the contact with the ground must be uniform.

Rolling, rattling, and rocking

When your ride gets rough gradually, then it means your struts and shocks have been damaged. Rugged and rocky roads will naturally make your car shake, but this shouldn't happen when riding on a smooth highway. If that's what you are experiencing, call your trusted mechanic urgently to check your struts and shocks.

Excessive vibration

Vehicles vibrate as they move, but this vibration should not be too much. If you notice any vibrations that are out of the ordinary, call your mechanic. One of the causes of such excessive vibrations is worn-out shocks and struts. Your mechanic will be able to determine the cause of the vibrations and fix it.

Shocks and struts are susceptible components of your car. So if they have any issues, may sure it's fixed as soon as possible. If you need your shocks or struts replaced, we invite you to bring your vehicle into our auto repair shop today!