When to Replace Your Shocks and Struts

There are three ways to tell if your vehicle may need new shocks and struts.

1. Visually; your tires show unusual wear patterns.

2. Vehicle handling; you experience a generally bumpy or shaky vehicle ride; poor steering response, stiffness or noise when steering; “nose dive” or instability when braking; or swaying/leaning when turning or changing lanes. If your vehicle lunges forward when you brake that is a sign you’re driving on worn shocks or struts. Worn shocks and struts actually keep your vehicle from braking properly and that can mean the difference between avoiding an accident or causing one.

3. Mileage; testing has shown that at around 50,000 original equipment shocks and struts may be worn to the point of needing replacing (depending on vehicle and driving conditions).

At every visit Titan Auto & Tire inspects your tires, brakes, shocks and struts as well as many other safety related items. Should we find a worn part we will be happy to bring you in the back and let the tech show you what we find and explain why we recommend a new part or service. We want you to ask questions and learn about your vehicle. Titan Auto and Tire is your family car care and auto repair center, call us anytime with your vehicle questions or concerns 804-524-9115.