Willow Glen Auto Repair

Your car should settle quickly after going over a dip, driveway entrance, or speed bump. If the body keeps moving up and down several times afterward, the suspension is no longer controlling that motion the way it should. Most drivers first notice the problem on familiar roads. A bump that used to feel normal suddenly makes the car float, rock, or continue bouncing. That change usually points toward worn shocks or struts, but several other suspension problems can create a similar feeling. Worn Shocks or Struts Are the Most Common Cause Shocks and struts do not hold the vehicle up by themselves. Their job is to control how quickly the springs move after the suspension compresses or extends. When the internal valves and seals wear, the shock absorber loses its ability to slow that movement. The spring keeps oscillating, so the vehicle bounces more than once after a bump. At our shop, we pay close attention to how quickly each corner settles and whether one end of the ... read more