Your Vehicle’s Suspension

A car suspension is something vital to the function of your vehicle. Below, learn more about what your suspension is, what it does, and some signs you may need to get your vehicle suspension check out. You can also book a service appointment with us at Seacoast Mazda online today.

What is the Suspension in Your Car?

The suspension in your car helps to provide your vehicle with stability in terms of steering and handling. It also helps to give you and your passengers a more comfortable riding experience. Your vehicle’s suspension is integrated with the frame of your vehicle, as well as the tires, wheels, and steering system. It is an important part of your vehicle running smoothly. Below, you can learn more about how your suspension works and some signs that your suspension may need some mechanical attention. As always, if you have any questions, reach out to us at Seacoast Mazda.

How Your Vehicle Suspension Works

Your suspension is a system that consists of your vehicle’s chassis, steering components, shock absorbers, and the tires on your vehicle. The suspension helps your vehicle stay more stable. The suspension allows the tires on your vehicle to move up and down with bumps on the road, and there are springs and shock absorbers that help to absorb that impact so that you are not bouncing around on the inside of your vehicle, as well.

There are different types of suspensions on vehicles, depending on the type of vehicle and the type of driving you will be doing with it. You can find a non-independent or dependent suspension on some vehicles. This type of suspension has an axle that connects the two wheels and tires together. A torsion beam suspension and live axle suspension are two types of dependent suspensions.

An independent suspension is one where the wheels do not share an axle. Instead, with an independent suspension, each wheel is attached to the body of the vehicle. A MacPherson Strut, double wishbone, and multi-link suspension are the different types of independent suspensions. A multi-link suspension is a more complicated one that is often found on off-road vehicles or sports cars.

Now that you know a little bit more about suspensions, you can check out some signs you may need a suspension repair below.

Signs You Need Suspension Repair

Is your vehicle’s suspension wearing out? How do you know if your suspension needs repair? There are some signs to look out for that will show your suspension isn’t operating exactly as it should be. Check out some of the signs below, and if you are seeing these signs in your vehicle, set up a service appointment with us right away!

• Your Vehicle Gives A Very Rough Ride – When you are driving along in your vehicle, do you feel like you feel every single tiny bump in the road? Your suspension is designed to help absorb those bumps, so if you are feeling them all, your suspension might need some work.
  
• You have Uneven Tire Treads on Your Wheels – As mentioned above, your suspension is designed to absorb impact and hold the rest of your car on a more even keel. If your tires seem to be wearing unevenly and having trouble, this could be a sign that your suspension is not holding your car evenly, which is causing the uneven wear. This is something that should be checked out.
• Your Car Begins to Drift While Turning – Your suspension is also incorporated into your steering so that your steering is smooth. If your steering is no longer as smooth and you start to feel drifting or pulling when you are turning your vehicle, it could be a sign of a problem with your suspension. Your suspension is no longer giving your vehicle the smooth riding and turning experience that should have.
• Your Car Dips or Lurches Forward When You Are Stopping Your Vehicle – When you press on the brakes of your vehicle, if you feel it lunge down or lurch forward, it could be a sign you’re having some trouble with your suspension. Your shocks could be worn out if your vehicle is not stopping as it should be. A bad suspension can actually make it harder for you to stop your vehicle, and it can make it take longer to stop your vehicle. That longer time to stop can be dangerous for you and your passengers, so it is important to get your suspension checked out right away.

Is your vehicle showing signs of trouble with its suspension? Reach out to us at Seacoast Mazda today if you see these signs, our service team is happy to help.

Seacoast Mazda Service

At Seacoast Mazda, we have a service department that is ready to help you with your vehicle repair or maintenance. Check out several reasons to choose our service department below.

• Expert Service Team – At Seacoast Mazda, we have an expert service team. Our team is very professional and highly trained. They are consistently trained on the latest and greatest techniques to get your vehicle in the best shape possible. You can trust that your vehicle will be running great after we have checked it out for you.
• Efficiency is Important to Us – We know that it’s hard to be without a vehicle because you need it for your everyday life. That is why we work to be efficient with repairs to get you back on the road in no time. We work hard so that the repairs do not take too much time.
• We Care About You – We want you and your loved ones to be safe in your vehicle on the road. We will work hard to get your vehicle performing as it should be, whether you need simple routine maintenance or a larger repair. Choose us to repair your vehicle because we care about you.

If your vehicle needs suspension repair or any other type of maintenance, our expert service staff is happy to help you. You can schedule a service appointment with us online today.