Your car’s suspension is what helps you to have a comfortable ride and it also allows you to keep the car under proper control. Clark’s Professional Car Care has these tips for recognizing that there’s a problem with your car’s suspension system that needs to be addressed. Stay informed if your suspension system is failing.
You’re Noticing a Lot More Bumpiness than Usual
Part of what your suspension does is to reduce bumps and motion from driving. So, when your suspension is not in good condition, you might be starting to notice that you’re feeling a lot more bumpiness or that the car seems to “wobble” a bit more than it has in the past. Going over a speed bump might be more jarring than it should be, for instance.
It’s Tougher to Control the Car
Steering is part of the suspension system, even though they’re considered to be separate. When the suspension and steering aren’t working well together, you might find that you’re having a tougher time controlling the car. Making sure that the car goes where it’s supposed to go on command might feel like a real battle. This isn’t normal and it’s not something that you should ignore, either.
The Car Is Pulling to One Side
Because your suspension and steering systems are tied together so closely, problems in your suspension system may mean that your car suddenly starts pulling to one side or the other. The problem could be with your wheel alignment, which is part of your suspension system, or there could be something else going on. Experienced technicians can narrow down the cause.
The Car Is Sitting at an Angle
You might not notice this when you’re right up next to your car but step back a little bit and look at your car from the sides, the front, and the back. Ideally, your car should sit evenly over all four tires. If there’s a big problem with your suspension system, though, you might find that one or more corners of the car are sitting lower than the others.
Keeping your car’s suspension system in good working order is a crucial part of both keeping the car comfortable and making sure that it’s safe for you to be on the road. Trouble with your car’s suspension? Give us a call at Clark’s Professional Car Care in Pascagoula or D’Iberville MS. We can set up an appointment and get your car’s suspension issues diagnosed right away.
