Shocks & Struts
If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface.But they don't last forever. With care and ...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on January 01, 2021
If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on December 27, 2020
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Melvindale may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Melvindale. Its job is to keep your ...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on April 07, 2020
During an inspection at Melvindale Car Care in Melvindale, your friendly and knowledgeable automotive service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts.Here's a quick rundown of suspension system components:There are the springs which hold the weight of your vehicle. There are se...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on March 12, 2020
When Melvindale drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Melvindale drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because shock...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on February 23, 2020
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Melvindale drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality and safety concerns. So it's a good idea for drivers i...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on August 20, 2017
Many Melvindale drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion.Every time you hit a bump or pothole on a ...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on December 18, 2016
Suspension systems function effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles. Eventually, however, SUV suspension components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive around Melvindale and Allen Park. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is ...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on March 03, 2015
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