A clunk, a squeak and a low grinding hum that only shows up at certain speeds. Front end noise almost traces back to a handful of parts and the sound itself is usually the biggest clue to what is actually wrong. We hear this...

Shocks and struts get talked about like they are the same part, but they are not. A shock is a standalone piece that only controls motion. A strut does that same job while also holding up part of the vehicle’s weight, since the coil...

A steering problem almost never starts big. It begins as a faint noise, a bit of extra effort at the wheel or a slight wander you only notice on the highway. Left alone, though, it tends to grow. We see the same small set...

A clunk over a pothole. A car that drifts a little on its own. A steering wheel that feels like it has extra slack before the tires actually respond. These are usually the first clues that a tie rod is wearing out and we...

Shocks and struts both control how a vehicle absorbs bumps, but they are not the same part. A shock is a standalone damping component. A strut combines that same damping function with a spring and structural support built into one assembly. Knowing which one...

Car suspension keeps the ride smooth and tires gripping the road and predictable steering over bumps when turns. It is built from shocks and struts along with springs, control arms or ball joints and bushings working together to absorb impact. When one part wears...