Your car’s suspension system does a lot of tough work for your car, mainly keeping the ride as comfortable as possible. But there are safety concerns with suspension issues, too. MotivWerks wants you to be aware of how your suspension can affect your car’s handling.
You’re Having Handling Issues
Your car’s suspension system includes parts of the steering system, too. So, when your suspension isn’t working right, that affects the handling. You might find that it’s more difficult to steer or that you’re overcorrecting too often because the steering doesn’t seem to respond properly. It can be frustrating to drive your car.
The Road Feels Bumpier than Usual
The main job your car’s suspension has is to make the ride smoother for you and your passengers. Problems in the suspension mean that you feel every single jolt and bump. This puts more wear and tear onto your car, too, from the tires all the way up. Every portion ends up affected. If the car’s motion feels a little freer, like there’s a wobble somewhere, that is also a suspension issue.
The Car Sits at an Angle
If it feels to you as if your car sits at an angle, you might not be imagining it. Take a look at your car from the outside at all angles. If there’s a noticeable dip on one of the corners, that’s a good indication that some part of your suspension system is not working properly. Depending on how bad the situation is, you might not want to drive the car until the problem is fixed.
You’re Feeling the Car Pull to the Side
Another combination of suspension and steering issues may involve you feeling your car pull to one side as you’re driving. This can affect your wheel alignment, too, giving you a combination problem that requires a few different services to adjust. The big concern with pulling is safety, especially because as you drive faster, the pull is usually stronger. Easing up even a little bit could cause your car to really jerk to one side or the other.
Keeping your car’s suspension in good working order extends the life of your car and helps you to continue enjoying owning your car. Let MotivWerks in Chambersburg, PA help you with any maintenance needs related to the suspension or any other systems in your car. We can diagnose any issue and get you safely back on the road again.