Suspension Repairs/Replacement
The suspension system in your car is designed to absorb bumps & vibrations from the road surface whilst driving. The suspension and components work together to create a smooth drive and support your car's handling, all whilst keeping you safe.
Over time, the suspension components tend to wear. You may notice squeaking or knocking, or even understeering, which is a sign your suspension is not performing correctly. When the components start to wear, it can also decrease the performance of your tyres due to tracking issues.
I can hear knocking/squeaking - what do I do?
The suspension in your car takes on a daily hit from the roads (especially with pot holes, speed bumps, etc.). As a result of this, it decreases the performance of your suspension parts over time and can have a knock-on effect to other components too. Ignoring the knocking/squeaking noises can have a dangerous impact on the handling of your car & is usually a sign something is wrong. GR Automotive recommends you getting this inspected as soon as possible.
What are the common issues with suspension components?
Each vehicle's issues will vary due to the manufacturer, the size of the car and whether it is front or rear wheel drive.
The most known issues are:
- Shock absorbers contain fluid that can leak, causing the suspension to deteriorate in performance.
- The coil springs holding your car up, can snag or break which can cause one corner being lower than the other. This is a major safety issue and will result in the car being under-performing.
- Connecting the suspension to the wheels are ball joints. These take the shock of any impact as the suspension moves up and down, as well as streering left and right. If damaged, they will cause squeaking noises.
- The wheels of a car, steering components & the chassis are joined together by control arms. The components surrounding these can wear causing the control arms to bend on severe impact and also lead to banging noises, and even inaccurate steering.