Suspension problems are easy to notice if you know what you’re looking for. Here are some tips from L&D Automotive that can help you to spot problems in your car’s suspension so that you can get a solution in place sooner rather than later.
The Car Just Looks Wrong or Off
You can tell a lot about how your car is doing just by looking at it sometimes. That’s true for things like your tires or your battery, and it can be true for your suspension system, too. Stand back a bit and look at the car. If one corner or even if one side of the car looks like it dips a little lower than the other side, you could have a suspension problem.
The Car Feels a Lot Bouncier
When you get into the car, you might notice that the car dips a little lower than you’re used to it doing. That can be a sign of problems in the suspension, too. As you’re driving, you might notice that the car seems to have more “give” in its movements. It might feel bouncier, as if there’s not a lot of support under the seat.
The Ride Is Rougher Than it Usually Is
Pay attention also to how the car feels as you’re riding along. Do you feel every single jolt and jostle? You really shouldn’t. The suspension system is there to help you to have a smoother ride and to take the brunt of all the stuff that the road can throw at your car. If the suspension system is having trouble, your ride is a lot less comfortable.
You’re Experiencing Handling Issues
In addition, you may also be feeling handling problems. Those might feel like the car pulling or tugging to one side while you’re driving. It can also make steering the car in general a lot more difficult. Pay attention to what you’re having to do in order to keep the car on the road. If you feel like you’re having to fight the car, you probably are.
Any time something doesn’t feel right in your car’s suspension, you need to get it checked out. Give us a call at L&D Automotive in Lavon, TX. We’ll let you know exactly what’s going on with your car’s suspension and let you know what has to happen to get you back on the road again as quickly as possible.