Your 4x4 feels unsettled on gravel, the rear end sways after a bump, and the tyres are wearing faster on the outer edges. Before you blame the springs or the alignment, consider the shock absorbers. These components are...
READ MOREYour 4x4 feels unsettled on gravel, the rear end sways after a bump, and the tyres are wearing faster on the outer edges. Before you blame the springs or the alignment, consider the shock absorbers. These components are...
READ MOREYour service advisor hands you an estimate for replacing two rear shock absorbers: $680 for parts, labor, and an alignment. The car is a 10-year-old family sedan, not a luxury import. Is that reasonable? The correct ans...
READ MOREYour suspension starts making noise, and the shop says you need a new strut. You ask whether that is the same as a shock absorber, and the answer sounds vague. It is not the same. A spring supports the vehicle, a shock ...
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