Learn more about your car's suspension system so you can talk to a mechanic with confidence and also understand your Service Inspection Report.

1. Shock Absorbers: Regular servicing ensures that these elements remain in optimal condition to absorb shocks, prevent bouncing, and improve ride comfort. They're typically checked for leakage and signs of wear, and replacing worn-out shock absorbers can improve vehicle handling.

2. Springs: These elements bear the weight of the vehicle, and their efficiency can be greatly improved by periodic inspections and replacements if necessary. Proper maintenance ensures that they maintain the right ride height and helps prevent any issues with vehicle stability and control.

3. Control Arms: These allow up and down movement of the suspension while holding the knuckles, spindles, and axles firmly in place. Servicing helps ensure the control arms function optimally, reducing wear on tyres and enhancing overall ride comfort and safety.

4. Ball Joints: These are pivot points that allow certain components of the suspension to rotate when the steering wheel is turned. Regular maintenance helps improve the manoeuvrability and smooth operation of the vehicle. Replacing worn-out ball joints can eliminate any noises during steering or uneven tyre wear.

5. Bushings: These cushion the vehicle against road bumps, and proper servicing helps in maintaining their elasticity and strength. If they wear out, it can result in a decrease in ride quality, an increase in noise and vibrations, and even a loss of control. Hence, timely replacements are essential.

6. Struts: Struts integrate numerous suspension parts, like coil springs and shock absorbers. Regular inspection and replacement, when needed, can ensure a smooth ride, reducing bouncing and rolling when cornering. Servicing them can lead to improved vehicle stability, steering, and braking.

1. Strut Bearings: They serve as a pivot point for the steering mechanism, helping to provide a smooth steering response. Problems they can create include excessive tyre wear and an unstable or shaky steering wheel, which can negatively impact your car’s handling.

2. Bushings: These are protective rubber or polyurethane pads that isolate the various suspension components from one another and help minimise friction. Worn-out bushings can cause the car to squeak, groan, or make other strange noises over bumps. They can also lead to an overall poor or uneven ride quality, with the vehicle behaving unpredictably under braking, acceleration, or cornering.

3. Control Arms: Control arms link the car's wheels to its suspension. They work with bushings, allowing the wheels to move up and down while preventing forward and backward movement. Problems associated with faulty control arms can range from steering wheel vibrations, clunking noises when going over bumps, and irregular tyre wear, which can greatly impact the car's handling and safety.

Our skilled technicians will thoroughly inspect and service your vehicle's suspension and shock absorber systems. Say goodbye to bumpy rides and hello to a smoother driving experience! Don't let a little problem turn into a big one, bring your car in to One Stop Auto Care today and we'll get it back on track.