Shocks and Strut Replacement Available at Russ Darrow Honda
Shocks and Strut Replacement
Your vehicle's shocks and struts are essential in helping to stabilize its movements. When your shocks and struts are functioning correctly, they allow you to control your vehicle when you take turns, hit the brake, accelerate, and drive on even surfaces. Your shocks and struts also help your tires keep contact with the ground, which will prevent the car from bouncing when you are driving down the street. If your shocks and struts have reached their maximum lifespan, it is something you should have fixed as soon as possible.
How Long Do Shocks and Struts Last?
Under normal conditions, you shocks and struts should last between 75,000 and 90,000 miles. If you often carry heavy loads in your vehicle or drive often on unpaved roads, your shocks and struts should last 40,000 to 50,000 miles.
Shocks vs Struts
Some vehicles are made with just shocks or just struts. However, most vehicles today have both. Shocks and struts are different. Struts are built into an assembly with one of the suspension coil springs. Shocks are a stand alone component.
Signs That Your Shocks and Struts Need Work
Your shocks and struts can go before they reach their maximum lifespan. If your shocks and struts need to be replaced, there are a few signs to look for.
- Instability at high speeds
- Your vehicle tips to one side when taking a turn
- The front end dives when you hit the brakes hard
- The rear end drops when you accelerate
- Your tires bounce when going over a bump
- Unusual tire wear
- Visible fluid on the shocks and struts
What Happens If I Don't Have My Shocks and Struts Replaced?
If you don't have your shocks and struts replaced when it is time, it can become difficult to control your vehicle putting you, your passengers, and other drivers on the road at risk. Ignoring the problem can also cause additional problems to your vehicle. If you don't have your shocks and struts replaced when it is time, you can put additional wear on your tires, which would require you to replace them sooner than you should have to. It can also put added stress on the suspension system. A shocks and strut replacement will keep you and your vehicle safe.
Why Choose Russ Darrow Honda?
The technicians who work in our state-of-the-art facility are highly trained and certified, so you can be sure that they will get the job done right. We understand that our customers have busy lives, which is why our service department opens early in the morning and stays open late into the evening. We even have Saturday appointments available to make scheduling service convenient. To schedule an appointment for service, give us a call or book online today.