Your car's suspension system exists to do far more than provide a smooth, comfortable ride. When it isn't working properly, you'll have a far lesser ability to maintain control when turning and stopping. That's why at Diffee Ford, we want El Reno, OK drivers to recognize these two common signs of a damaged and failing suspension.
Pay attention to how much the body of your auto is bouncing during transitions and when traversing uneven terrain. You'll want to include suspension repairs in your next auto service if you're starting to feel every bump in the road. Although ensuring a smooth ride isn't the only job of the suspension system, it's still important for ensuring that you enjoy using your vehicle.
You're Having a Hard Time Staying in Your Lane and Making Controlled TurnsDrifting or pulling while driving is another sign of a damaged or failing suspension system. You may find yourself having to hold the steering wheel more firmly when driving straight and having to steer significantly harder when turning. This indicates the shock's decreasing ability to stabilize the body of the vehicle against a turn's centrifugal force.
Although your car will still continue to get from place to place when the suspension is damaged, these are signs you definitely don't want to overlook. Not only does a damaged suspension make it harder to use your auto safely, but if left untended, this is a problem that can get progressively worse and that may eventually affect other systems and components.