Your Honda’s suspension keeps your ride controlled and comfortable. At Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs we offer full range of suspension services and repairs. Shocks, struts, ball joints, tie rods – whatever your Honda needs, our nationally ASE certified technicians can diagnose the problem and repair your vehicle, usually the same day.
Suspension problems can develop for a variety of reason, most frequent being passage of time. As your Honda ages, things wear out and will need to be replaced. But since they usually wear out slowly, it’s easy to miss the signs. It’s only after the suspension has been repaired that we notice how much smoother the ride is, and the better vehicle control.
Here are a few signs that indicate that it’s a good idea to have the suspension checked out by a professional mechanic:
If you hear noises from the suspension when driving over a bump, or uneven road, it’s time to take your Honda for a suspension check.
Uneven tire wear can indicate that the wheels may need alignment, but it can also be a sign that your Honda’s suspension needs the attention of professionals.
When you seem to feel every bump and every pothole in the road, it’s a signs that the suspension can no longer do its job properly.
If your Honda dips when you hit the brakes, it’s a sigb that suspension will need help.
Any time you see oily leaks, something is not right with your Honda. Oily shock absorbers or oily struts usually indicate that they have come to the end of their useful life.
We listed just a few of the more obvious signs that suspension repair may be in order. They are meant to alert you that your Honda needs a visit to your local mechanic to perform professional suspensions assessment, and potentially suspension repairs. At Toole’s Garage in Valley Springs we can inspect your Honda’s suspension and give you our professional opinion as to its overall condition and any repairs that may be necessary. Call us at the shop or make an appointment on our website.
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