Is Your Toyota or Honda Telling You It Needs Suspension Service?

Your vehicle's suspension works hard every day. Because wear happens gradually, you might not notice the decline in ride quality immediately. However, certain signs indicate it's time for a professional inspection from your Folsom suspension experts:

• Rough or Bumpy Ride: Feeling every crack and bump in the road? Worn shocks or struts could be the culprit.
• Vehicle Pulling: Does your car drift to one side while driving straight? This could be an alignment issue, often related to suspension wear.
• Uneven Tire Wear: Worn suspension components can cause tires to wear unevenly or prematurely.
• Nose Diving or Squatting: Does the front end dip excessively when braking, or the rear end squat during acceleration? Your shocks/struts likely need attention.
• Clunking or Knocking Sounds: Hearing noises when going over bumps often points to worn bushings, ball joints, or sway bar links.
• Visible Damage or Leaks: Oily fluid on your shocks or struts, or cracked/torn rubber bushings (like control arm bushings or CV boots) are clear signs service is needed.

Good News: A suspension inspection is part of our standard oil change service, helping catch potential issues early!

Common Suspension Repairs for Toyota, Lexus, Honda & Acura Vehicles

While every car is different, we frequently address these common suspension issues on the brands we specialize in:

• Shock and Strut Replacement: Essential for ride comfort and control. We use high-quality parts suitable for your specific Toyota, Lexus, Honda, or Acura model.
• Control Arm and Bushing Repair: Worn bushings can cause noise, alignment problems, and poor handling. We replace worn bushings or entire control arms as needed.
• CV Axle Repair/Replacement: Torn CV boots lead to axle failure. We inspect boots regularly and can replace axles if damaged.
• Ball Joint Replacement: Critical for steering and suspension stability.
• Sway Bar Link Replacement: Addresses clunking noises over bumps and improves stability.

Our Suspension Service Process in Folsom, CA

At Shannon Family Automotive, we make suspension service straightforward:

• Thorough Inspection: We perform a comprehensive check of your shocks, struts, bushings, links, joints, and other suspension components.
• Expert Diagnosis: Leveraging our specific knowledge of Toyota, Lexus, Honda, and Acura systems, we pinpoint the exact cause of any issue.
• Clear Explanation: We explain the problem clearly, show you the worn parts if possible, and discuss your repair options.
• Detailed Estimate: You receive a transparent quote before any work begins.
• Quality Repair: Our ASE Certified technicians perform the necessary repairs using quality parts designed for your vehicle.
• Final Check & Alignment: We ensure everything is torqued correctly and recommend a wheel alignment if necessary for optimal performance and safety.