Suspension Service

When is Suspension Service Necessary?

We inspect your car’s chassis and suspension during every oil change to keep ahead of any potential issues. However, your suspension can sometimes be bumped out of alignment by bumping the curb or hitting a pothole in just the wrong way. That’s why it’s important you keep an eye out for signs of suspension damage.

Signs & Symptoms of Steering & Suspension Damage:

• Rougher, bumpier ride than usual

• The car pulls to one side or the other

• Tire tread is wearing unevenly

• The car sits lower on one side

• Squeaking, clunking, or banging sounds from under the car

• Vibrating steering wheel, especially at higher speeds

Importance of Suspension Service & Repair:

Your car’s suspension does more than make your ride more comfortable. It assists with steering, braking, and safely maneuvering on the road. If you cannot rely on your suspension, then you run the risk of delayed stops, ineffective turns, or in extreme cases, rolling the car over.

For Repairs or More Serious Issues:

These risks are why Parents Autocare recommends regular inspections of your vehicle’s suspension and quick repairs to any potential issues that are found. Our ASE-certified technicians are equipped to diagnose problems and determine if repair or replacement is needed.

Suspension & Steering Services We Offer:

Coil Spring Replacement & Inspection

The coil springs, also known as suspension springs, work in tandem with struts and shocks to absorb bumps and impacts from the road and give you as smooth a ride as possible. Keeping the spring’s coil tight and stiff enables the car to stay high off the ground and avoid bouncing too much when the tires hit rough roads. Parents Autocare recommends inspecting your springs as part of your regular maintenance to stay ahead of wear and tear.

Shock & Strut Replacement & Inspection

Shocks and struts work with the springs to minimize bumps, give an easy ride, and keep your car easy to handle. Struts are structural pieces of the suspension system, connecting the tire to the rest of the car; it contains and supports the springs and shocks. The shocks, or shock absorbers, soak up any extra movement from the springs to cut down on bounce even more. Because the shocks and struts are so crucial to any vehicle’s structure and handling, the mechanics at Parents recommend having them inspected and serviced regularly so that you never reach the point of damage.

Ball Joint Repair & Replacement

Ball joints are components in the front suspension of a car and are shaped similarly to a ball-and-socket joint in a human body — like a hip or shoulder joint. These joints connect points of the suspension to the steering knuckle or wheel hub with the ability to bend and pivot in a near full range of motion. All ball joints are inspected during any suspension check at Parents Autocare, so they can be replaced before they reach a critical point.