Submitted by owner on Tue, 2012-01-17 11:06

Does it feel like you’re riding the high seas when you’re cruising down the road? If so, your car may be in need of new suspension system components to keep you and your passengers comfortable and safe.

At their base, suspension components are designed to give your vehicle a mix of comfort, stability, and performance based on the vehicle’s weight. Most suspension component parts are different for every make and model of a vehicle. As these suspension components wear, the handling and response of your vehicle is reduced, meaning your car will not be able to change directions as quickly and the driver will need more time to react to unexpected road obstructions.

Most vehicles employ shocks which compress when going over bumps to take the jolts out of bounces. However, as shocks age, their ability to effectively cushion these jolts decreases, which makes your drives much bumpier. By replacing your shocks or having them refurbished at your local Villa Heights VA Auto Repair, your vehicle will gain back the performance it first had when you drove it off the lot.

Another important component of your suspension are the bushings. Bushings cushion the suspension’s contact points and also reduce vibrations. As these components wear, they’ll become loose and your vehicle may start to feel sloppy when changing directions or wobble when going around corners.

As suspension technologies advance, it has become more important to have a specialist at your local Villa Heights VA Auto Repair look at your vehicle’s systems. The newest vehicles that have been manufactured include active suspension components that are operated by the vehicle’s computer. It’s these components that adapt to road conditions and driver’s input by switching suspension characteristics in real time.

If you think your suspension system may be wearing out, stop by your local Villa Heights VA Auto Repair shop to have an ASE-Certified technician inspect your vehicle and get you back on the road.