How to Know You Have Steering and Suspension Problems
If you’re dealing with a bumpy ride or a difficult steering wheel, you may have suspension or steering issues. Here’s what to look for, and what to do about it.
Symptoms of Steering Issues
Your steering wheel needs to be in tip-top shape to ensure your safety in your car. So if things feel off, get your steering system checked ASAP. Here are some signs of steering problems:
You have to “fight” the steering wheel for control
Your car drifts unless you’re gripping the wheel
The wheel shakes
There is “play” in the steering wheel — meaning the wheel can be turned more than 1-1.5 inches without your tires rotating
You have to work too hard to turn
Symptoms of Suspension Issues
Your suspension keeps your car from bouncing around with bumps in the road, giving you a smooth ride. These are the signs you need to have your suspension system checked:
The car has sunk in the front, back, or one corner
You can feel every bump in the surface of the road
When you turn, you feel like the car will tip over
When braking, your vehicle tips forward or falls back
Poor Steering and Suspension are Dangerous
A bumpy, bouncy ride is obnoxious, but steering and suspension problems can actually be dangerous. A large bump in the road can make you lose control of your car or throw you into another lane. And bad steering could cause you to drift into oncoming traffic or have problems moving out of the way of things in the road. So it’s not just about being jostled around or gripping your wheel — steering and suspension issues can be life or death scenarios.
Don’t Wait to Check Your Suspension and Steering
Make an appointment at Auto Correct the moment you notice any of the signs mentioned above. Our ASE-certified technicians will check out your steering and suspension systems, diagnose any issues, and get your car fixed as quickly as possible, with a 5-year/50,000 mile warranty to boot.
