What does it look and feel like when your car is having trouble with its suspension system? The answer might be a surprising one for you, especially if you’ve never had suspension issues before. Here’s what Certified Auto Repair recommends you watch out for as you’re driving your car.
There Are Handling Issues
Your car tells you a lot about what might be wrong through how it handles. If you’re feeling some differences in handling, even minor differences, that can be a sign that your car has suspension issues somewhere. Some of the things that might feel different could include wobbly steering, the car pulling in one direction, or it’s just difficult to keep the car traveling where it’s supposed to be headed. These are symptoms that typically get worse as the problem gets worse, so getting the suspension checked out is crucial.
The Car Is Sitting Oddly
Something else that you might notice is the car sitting at an odd angle. This can happen when the suspension is loose or broken on one side or in one corner of the car. You might feel the car wobble more when you get in, too, and that can be another sign that there’s something not quite right with the suspension. Step back and look at the car. If it seems to be sitting at an angle, that’s a big clue.
The Road Feels a Lot Bumpier than Usual
One of the biggest jobs that the suspension has to be able to handle is keeping you and your passengers comfortable in the car. It does this by absorbing some of the energy created by rolling over bumps, potholes, and road debris. You feel very little of those impacts because the suspension helps to dissipate that energy and keep it out of the passenger compartment. When the suspension system is having trouble, it’s not able to keep up with all of those tasks and you’ll feel every single bump and jolt as you drive. It can be a little surprising, actually, because we’re all so used to modern suspension systems being so effective.
Keeping your car’s suspension working the way it’s supposed to work is all part of our job here at Certified Auto Repair in Henrico, VA. If you’re noticing signs of trouble, give us a call today. We can take a closer look at what’s going on and let you know what your car’s suspension system needs.
