Shocks & Struts

You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times.  By that, we mean it’s literally leaning to one side.  When you notice that, you should get it checked out at your service facility soon because you could have a serious problem. Many things can cause a vehicle to lean.  You may have problems with…

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…

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. …

Many TIGARD 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 TIGARD road, your…

A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing TIGARD 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 in TIGARD to remember…

When TIGARD 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. TIGARD drivers don’t think about shocks as often as oil changes because shocks and struts last a long time and wear…