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Suspension Service

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Suspension Service with Bice Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

To get the most out of your car, truck, minivan, or SUV, you need to keep it well-maintained with regular maintenance and service for all of its parts and systems. Suspension system service is one of many preventative services that will increase your vehicle’s longevity. The suspension works in concert with your steering. If problems arise with one, they will likely arise with the other. Thankfully, if you live in or near Alexander City, Auburn, or Opelika, you can get quality service at Bice Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM .

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What About My Suspension?

Steering and suspension work together to provide you with more than a smooth ride; they also provide you with control of your vehicle. These two systems keep your wheels in good contact with the road or surface that you drive on. If something goes wrong with the suspension, your whole vehicle is harder to handle.

If you find that your vehicle tends to bounce, sway, squeak, or wobble, or if your vehicle becomes difficult to turn, you may have a problem with your suspension. To find out for sure, you can request a diagnostic when you bring your vehicle into Bice CDJR. They will take time to inspect your steering, your shock and struts, and everything that connects them down to the smallest, screw, pin, or bolt. Once they know what is going on, they will advise you how to proceed. They will discuss your options and provide an estimate of the costs so you can make your own informed decision on what to do next.

What Is Suspension Service?

When your ride gets rough, this is usually when you begin to wonder if you have a problem with your suspension, but suspension issues bring more than just a squeak and a bounce. Does your car lean more to the right or left? When you make a turn, does the car lean into the turn more than it should? When you hit the gas, does the back of your vehicle drag on the pavement? If you brake, are you noticing a nosedive? Any or all these things can mean a problem with your suspension.

Symptoms of Suspension Troubles.

When your suspension is damaged, it feels like you have lost control of your vehicle. The nosedive, rear drag, the leaning, all of these are symptoms of a potential suspension or steering issue. Along with these, there are other signs that your suspension may be damaged.

  • Tire treads are wearing unevenly.
  • You notice grease or oil, or you can see physical damage to your shocks or struts.
  • A corner of your vehicle is lower than the others when sitting on a flat surface.
  • You hear a squeak when you turn or brake.
  • Bounce test failure (lean your weight on the front of your vehicle and then step away. If it bounces more than twice it could mean a problem).
  • Your ride is rougher than usual.
  • Your vehicle drifts or pulls on straight roads.
  • Your vehicle pulls or drifts on turns.
  • Your car leans backward, forward, or to one side or the other when you brake.

If you suspect you have a problem with your suspension, you can contact us and set up a service appointment or schedule service online. Let Bice CDJR take care of all your automotive maintenance and repair needs at our Service Center today.