Shock Absorbers

Shock absorbers play a considerable role in a comfortable ride, safety and longevity of other essential car parts and in sustaining your car control.  Shock absorbers typically keep your car safe from sudden and unexpected bumps and hits your car can receive during driving, for example, from damaged roads, potholes, cracks in the road etc. As a part of your car care routine you can check your shock absorbers by simply pushing the car up and down really hard. The car should ‘bounce’ when it is pressed downwards and stop when it returns up. If it continues bouncing or does not easily go downward when pressed and doesn’t return to the upwards position and stop, your car will need to go to a professional for car repair and replacement of the shock absorbers. Another thing you should do is simply get under your car and visually inspect the cars shock absorbers, take note of any leakage, or any dents or breakage.

If your car has a fluid based suspension system, it may be easier and much cheaper to have the car repair experts identify and repair the shock absorbers and fluids. If you have a mechanical shock absorber system, it may require a little more expense and car care. The auto mechanic can diagnose and repair accurately; though shock absorbers can be replaced by any “backyard mechanic” it is ill advised to attempt replacement yourself.

Each wheel of your car is equipped with a shock absorber (also know simply as ‘shocks’). Rarely seen or even thought of by most drivers, the shock absorbers play a critical role in preserving your cars’ safety. Cheap or poor condition shocks can result in tires wearing down quickly, a need for braking earlier, and a possibility of not being able to brake fast enough in the event of an auto accident, you also run the risk of hydroplaning or sliding on wet or icy roadways. Replacing your cars’ shock absorbers, and inspecting them monthly or when necessary, will save you much more than money. It could  also save a life.