Steering & Suspension

Signs Your Steering or Suspension Needs Repair

1. Difficulty Steering

Difficulty steering, especially at low speeds or when turning, can be a sign of problems with your car’s steering and suspension system. Worn-out components like the steering rack, tie rods, or suspension bushings can reduce your control and make handling feel stiff or unresponsive. Addressing these issues early ensures safer driving and helps prevent further damage to other parts of your vehicle.

2. Bouncing or Uneven Ride

A bouncing or uneven ride often points to worn-out suspension components like shocks, struts, or springs. When these parts fail, your vehicle can’t absorb road impact properly, leading to a rough, uncomfortable ride and reduced stability. Addressing suspension issues promptly helps restore ride quality, improves handling, and keeps your vehicle safe on the road.

3. Uneven Tire Wear

Uneven tire wear is a common sign of steering or suspension problems. When components like ball joints, tie rods, or control arms wear out, they can throw off your wheel alignment, causing tires to wear down unevenly or prematurely. Catching this early not only extends the life of your tires but also improves handling and overall driving safety.

4. Pulling to One Side

If your vehicle consistently pulls to one side while driving, it may indicate an issue with the steering or suspension system. Problems such as misaligned wheels, worn suspension components, or uneven tire pressure can affect your car’s ability to drive straight. This not only makes handling more difficult but can also lead to increased tire wear and reduced safety.

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Car Suspension Repair by Our Auto Suspension Specialists

Suspension Services

If you count drive time as an upper body workout because your car wants to turn when you want to go straight, you may have steering system problems.

Metric Motors has the latest diagnostic equipment and our ASE-certified technicians will determine the cause of your steering problems and get you back to effortless driving with steering repair and steering fluid flush services.

Car Suspension

Does your car dip or rock when you go over bumps or drift around corners even at low speeds?

If you answered yes, it may be time to replace your vehicle’s shocks or struts.

Whether your car or truck has shock absorbers or a strut-based system typical in many front-wheel-drive cars, Metric Motors has the car suspension know-how to diagnose and repair any problem and get you back on the road with a smooth ride.

Wheel Alignment

Potholes and rough road surfaces don’t just make for a bad ride, they can affect the alignment of your wheels.

Misaligned wheels can cause a host of problems, including uneven tire wear.

Proper wheel alignment helps your tires last longer, improves gas mileage, and provides safer handling. That’s what Metric is all about – helping you get the most out of your car, for as long as you own it.

Steering and Suspension Repair Near Me

Our team will inspect your steering and suspension systems, offering solutions for a smoother, safer ride. Call now to schedule your service!

Auto suspension, steering repair, and wheel alignment

When your vehicle’s suspension and/or steering isn’t working properly, you are in for one bumpy ride. As soon as you notice and unusual symptoms that might be suspension related, bring your car in to Metric Motors for steering and suspension repairs. These symptoms faltering steering and suspension system can include: