Driving Your Car Feels a Bit Bumpy? Here’s Why.

An image of a warped roadway – something that you can sense when driving your car feels a bit bumpy.

So, driving your car feels a bit bumpy. It could be more than poorly maintained roads.

It could be a case of damaged suspension.

Your car’s suspension is vitally important to your safety while driving. The suspension is made up of so many different parts, and each and every single part is necessary for safe driving. Whether the broken part affects your steering, car handling or braking, you can see just how important it is to ensure your suspension is checked and is all in perfect working condition.

How can you tell if your vehicle suspension is feeling a little bit off-colour?

  1. Do you feel every single bump in the road? Yes, it could be that our roads are deteriorating, but most likely it could mean a problem with your vehicle’s suspension. In this case, try the bounce test. This is when your car is stationary and the ignition is off, try putting all your weight onto the front end of the car and then release. If your car bounces back and forth more than three times, the shocks could be warned and the suspension needs to be checked by a professional steering and suspension mechanic.
  2. Is your vehicle pulling to one side? Not only could this suggest a damaged suspension, but it will also wear out your tires unevenly, which means even more costs in the long run.
  3. When you brake, does it feel like your car is “nose-diving?”. Also, when you accelerate, does it feel like your car “squats?”. These could both mean a damaged suspension.
  4. If you are finding your steering harder to turn, something might be wrong with your suspension. There are a number of reasons why, so it is best to rather book your car for a checkup.

CALL US TODAY to get your car booked in for a FREE steering and suspension checkup!

Tel: +27 31 701 1836

www.natalsteering.co.za

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