I’m sure you’ve probably heard this before. “Your shocks and (or) struts are blown and need replacing.” You are quoted some astronomical price and you immediately ask yourself, “How important are ...

Shocks and struts (which are mounted inside coil springs on cars with strut-type suspensions) often last the life of a vehicle. They should be replaced if they develop leaks, become physically damaged ...

How to determine if your shock absorbers and struts are worn. There are various ways of identifying failed shocks. Monroe ...

Replacing your own struts and shocks is a job that requires mid-level automotive repair skills. Most moderately experienced home mechanics and enthusiasts should be able to handle the job with ...

Is it worth replacing your car's strut mounts at the same time as the suspension struts? And what are the most obvious symptoms of worn strut mounts?

Many auto repair shops and mechanics recommend replacing a car's struts and shocks at the same time. There is some sound reasoning behind that approach as both components can affect a car's handling, ...

Owning a vehicle always comes with its fair share of difficulties. While you may be lucky and won’t have to undergo repair procedures too often, sometimes it’s a good idea to be prepared. After all, ...

Owners should never disregard the importance of timely repairs. Not changing the engine coolant could lead to a dead engine, while squeaky old brakes may show signs of degradation and lead to road ...

Have you noticed a little too much bounce when you drive your car over bumps? Get out and push down on each corner of the car. If it bounces more than once or twice, it's time to replace the shocks or ...

The terms "shock" and "strut" are often colloquially used to refer to the same part, perhaps because they both operate within a car's suspension apparatus. Structurally, however, they are distinctly ...

With the average age of vehicles on the road in the U.S. surpassing 11 years, and considering many of those vehicles' odometers have clocked more than 100,000 miles, one would think shock/strut ...

Q: I purchased a 2008 Buick Lucerne new, and it now has 68,000 miles. For the past 10,000 miles or so, a rattle or clunk noise has been coming from the front when it's driven over any kind of bump. It ...