If your car leans backward when you accelerate, your suspension has problems. Specifically, your shocks and struts most likely need to be replaced. These are the suspension parts that are responsible for preventing your vehicle’s momentum motion. There are other signs that your suspension needs to be serviced. Buellton Garage is going to list those signs below.
Experiencing the Momentum Motion
Aside from leaning backward when accelerating, your vehicle experiences other momentum motion, as well. For example, when you apply the brakes, if your shocks and struts are worn, your vehicle will lunge forward. Another sign you need new shocks and struts is your vehicle tilting to the side when you turn corners.
Feeling All of the Bumps in the Road
The shocks and struts are also responsible for absorbing the bumps in the road. This is what makes it comfortable to ride in your vehicle. If you can feel every bump that you drive over, even the small ones, this is an indication that you need to replace your shocks and struts. You likely have struts on the front wheels and shocks on the back wheels.
Having Oily Shock Absorbers
The shocks will begin to leak as they get old. If you reach up and touch the shocks and feel oil, they are old and leaking. Now is the time to replace them.
Having Problems With the Steering
Your steering system is not independent. It is part of your vehicle’s suspension. Problems with the steering can include groaning sounds when you turn the steering wheel and an unresponsive vehicle to the steering commands. Hopefully, the problem is that you have low power steering fluid. If not, we can fix your steering system.
Having the Car Sit Low on One Wheel
Another sign of suspension trouble is having your vehicle sit low on one wheel. This is an indication that there is a broken suspension spring on that wheel. It’s important to replace the spring immediately, or you run the risk of damaging the strut on that wheel, as well.
Pulling Instead of Going Straight
Finally, your vehicle’s suspension has been manufactured to go straight until you turn the steering wheel. If it pulls instead of going straight, you have a suspension problem. The most common cause of this suspension problem is misaligned wheels.
We can realign your wheels and repair your vehicle’s suspension if it needs it. Call Buellton Garage in Buellton, CA, today to schedule a service appointment that is convenient with your schedule.