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Steering & Suspension
Steering & Suspension
The job of a vehicle’s suspension is to maximize the friction between the tires and the road surface, to provide steering stability with good handling, and to ensure the comfort of the driver and passengers. Worn suspension components may reduce the stability of the vehicle and reduce driver control creating a dangerous driving situation for both the driver and those they share the road with. They can also increase wear on other suspension components as well as the vehicle’s tires.
Our Steering & Suspension Services
A Plus Transmission & Auto Repair’s certified technicians will do a full inspection and evaluation of your steering and suspension systems to determine if there are worn or loose suspension parts. A Plus has the experience and training to diagnose & repair steering & suspension systems on all makes and models of domestic and foreign vehicles.
Our Steering & Suspension Services
A Plus Transmission & Auto Repair’s certified technicians will do a full inspection and evaluation of your steering and suspension systems to determine if there are worn or loose suspension parts. A Plus has the experience and training to diagnose & repair steering & suspension systems on all makes and models of domestic and foreign vehicles. We are your source for service and repair on all aspects of steering & suspension, including:
We are your source for service and repair on all aspects of steering & suspension, including:
- Shocks & struts
- Wheel alignment
- Steering knuckles
- Ball joints
- Control arms
- Tie rods
- Stabilizer bar
- Sway bar links
- Drag links
- Pitman arms
- Idler arms
- & all other steering and suspension components!
Shocks & Struts
Shocks and struts keep your vehicle from bouncing, ensuring that your wheels are in proper contact with the road and ultimately improving the smoothness and comfort of your ride. Properly functioning shocks and struts will also reduce wear and tear on your tires, resulting in longer life and increased mileage out of your tires.
Some of the services we provide are listed below:
- Shocks & strut replacement
- Mounts
- Steering components
- Rear suspension
- Power steering components
- Control arms
- Control arms
- Ball joints
- Tie rod ends & sleeves
- Idler arms
- Pitman arms
- Center links
- Coil springs
- Leaf springs
- Sway bar links & bushings
- & more
Alignments
Over time, your suspension components are subject to moving and shifting which results in the misalignment of the wheels and tires. Unless periodic adjustments (wheel alignment) are performed, the vehicle may become more difficult to handle, and excessive and uneven tire wear will result. Be sure to have your tire alignment inspected and adjusted annually to ensure safety and reduce tire wear. Here’s a list of alignment issues we can handle for you:
Some of the services we provide are listed below:
- Diagnosis & repair of both domestic & foreign vehicles
- Rack & pinion
- Gear Box
- King pins
- Drive axles
- Wheel bearings
- Tires/wheel & balancing
- Air ride systems
- Wheel alignment service
- 2-wheel & 4-wheel alignment
Why Do I Need An Alignment?
Having a properly aligned vehicle is important for a few reasons. Cars that do not have proper alignments will not handle as well as they normally would if the alignment was set properly. This can cause potentially dangerous situations for both you and those you share the road with due to reduced vehicle control. Symptoms can include pulling to one side or the other, hopping from left to right when going over bumps, etc. which may place you in dangerous situations.
Another reason to have your alignment set is to ensure the maximum life of your tires. Vehicles that are not aligned properly will cause excessive wear to your tires which means you will be replacing tires more frequently than you would if your alignment was set correctly.
And finally, improper alignment can cause increased wear to the steering components of your vehicle. Make sure you have your alignment checked regularly to ensure your safety and reduce unnecessary wear to other components of your car.
The following is a list of common symptoms of steering and suspension issues:
- Fluid leaking out of the shock or strut body
- Shock or strut bodies are dented or damaged
- Mounts or bushings are broken or worn
- Cupped, uneven, or premature tire wear
- Vehicle sways or leans on turns
- Vehicle “nose dives” when you apply the brakes
- Harsh, bumpy, or shaky ride
- Steering is stiff or makes noise
- Pulling or wandering
- Vehicle feels loose or sloppy
- Vibration
- Steering wheel is not aligned
Symptom Center
Shocks and struts keep your vehicle from bouncing, ensuring that your wheels are in proper contact with the road and ultimately improving the smoothness and comfort of your ride. Properly functioning shocks and struts will also reduce wear and tear on your tires, resulting in longer life and increased mileage out of your tires.
Got Questions? We Have Solutions.
Knowledge, Experience, Service
Being in business since 1988, A Plus Transmission & Auto Repair certified technicians have extensive knowledge of diagnosing and repairing just about every type of differential out there. They can perform a complete diagnostic evaluation of your vehicle’s differential and advise you on whether you are in need of a service or if other repairs are necessary.
Complete Automotive Repair since 1988
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