Suspension Repair in Garfield Heights, OH

What Is Suspension Repair?

Suspension repair is the fixing of the parts that hold your vehicle up, soak up bumps and keep the tires on the road. These include springs, shocks, struts, control arms, ball joints, bushings, sway bar links and the steering's tie rods. When they wear, the car rides rough, leans in turns and steers loosely.

The work starts with a road test and a close look at every corner with the car raised. We check for leaks, play in the joints, cracked bushings and broken springs. Then we replace the worn parts, set the steering straight and road test the vehicle again.

Why Suspension Repair Matters in Garfield Heights, OH

January in the Cleveland area averages below freezing, and days that swing above and below freezing break up the pavement in Garfield Heights. Potholes on side streets and busy roads like Broadway Avenue hit the suspension hard. Each hit can bend a part, knock the alignment out or wear a joint a little more.

A worn suspension is a safety problem, not only a comfort one. Worn shocks and struts let the tires bounce, which lengthens your stopping distance and makes the car harder to control on wet or snowy roads. Fixing a loose joint early also saves your tires from wearing out unevenly.

When to Consider Suspension Repair in Garfield Heights, OH

Spring is a good time for a suspension check, after a winter of potholes and slush. If the car feels different after a hard hit, have it looked at before the damage spreads. Many shocks and struts wear slowly, so it helps to have them checked as the miles add up.

Come in right away if you hear a clunk, the steering feels loose or one corner sits low. Uneven tire wear is another sign worth acting on. Before a long trip or after buying a used car, a suspension inspection is money well spent.

Signs You Need Suspension Repair

Watch for these signs that your suspension needs attention:

How Our Suspension Repair Works

Getting your suspension fixed is simple:

• Step 1: Call (216) 633-8544 or request an estimate and tell us how your vehicle rides.
• Step 2: Bring your vehicle in for an inspection and an estimate.
• Step 3: We explain what we found and what the repair takes before any work starts.
• Step 4: Once you approve, we repair the suspension and get you back on the road.

Shock and Strut Replacement

Shocks and struts keep the springs from bouncing after every bump. When they wear, the car floats over dips, dives when you brake and leans in turns. A leak of oil down the side of a shock or strut is a clear sign it is done.

We replace them in pairs on the same axle so both sides ride and stop the same. Many struts come as a complete assembly with the spring and mount. That makes the repair cleaner and restores the ride height.

Control Arms, Ball Joints and Bushings

Control arms connect the wheel to the body, and ball joints and bushings let them move. Worn joints and cracked bushings cause clunks, wander and uneven tire wear. A failed ball joint can even let a wheel come loose, so we take play in a joint seriously.

We check each joint and bushing with the weight off the wheels. Worn parts are replaced, and bent arms from a pothole hit are swapped for new ones. Your car then steers and stops the way it should, and our brake repair team checks the brakes while the wheels are off.

Steering Parts and Alignment

Tie rods connect the steering to the wheels, and worn ends make the steering loose or noisy. We inspect the tie rods, the rack and the power steering for wear and leaks. A worn steering part is replaced before it causes a bigger problem.

After most suspension work, the wheels need an alignment to point straight again. Our shop window lists alignment among our specialized repairs. A correct alignment keeps the car tracking straight and helps your tires last.

Why Garfield Heights Customers Choose Fair Price Auto Repair

Fair Price Auto Repair has served drivers in Garfield Heights since 2003, and suspension work is one of our specialized repairs. We work on most domestic, Asian and European cars, trucks and SUVs. Every job starts with an honest inspection and an estimate before any work begins.

We show you the worn parts and explain why they matter. Financing is available, and we accept many extended warranties. Call (216) 633-8544 or stop by 8409 Garfield Blvd to have your suspension checked.