I’m sure you’ve probably heard this before. “Your shocks and (or) struts are blown and need replacing.” You are quoted some astronomical price and you immediately ask yourself, “How important are ...

CARS.COM — Some vehicles, particularly for the front suspension, have struts. While the terms shocks and struts often are used together, struts are a suspension assembly that includes a shock absorber ...

Many auto repair shops and mechanics recommend replacing a car's struts and shocks at the same time. There is some sound reasoning behind that approach as both components can affect a car's handling, ...

Different types of cars have different types of suspensions. Most car owners have heard the term “strut,” but may not be clear as to what exactly the struts on a vehicle are or what they do. Most ...

Owners should never disregard the importance of timely repairs. Not changing the engine coolant could lead to a dead engine, while squeaky old brakes may show signs of degradation and lead to road ...

Replacing your own struts and shocks is a job that requires mid-level automotive repair skills. Most moderately experienced home mechanics and enthusiasts should be able to handle the job with ...

Q I recently bought for my daughter a 1997 Ford T-bird from an acquaintance who bought it new, kept it in great shape and put only 60,000 miles on it. When taking it for an oil change and “inspection, ...

Have you noticed a little too much bounce when you drive your car over bumps? Get out and push down on each corner of the car. If it bounces more than once or twice, it's time to replace the shocks or ...

Is it worth replacing your car's strut mounts at the same time as the suspension struts? And what are the most obvious symptoms of worn strut mounts?

Endurance Warranty, Omega Auto Care, Toco Warranty and American Dream Auto Protect Shocks (shock absorbers) and struts are part of your vehicle's suspension system, helping absorb road impacts and ...

Shocks and struts (which are mounted inside coil springs on cars with strut-type suspensions) often last the life of a vehicle. They should be replaced if they develop leaks, become physically damaged ...

I’m 80 years old and purchased my 2004 Toyota Corolla new. Now, I drive mostly around town, so it just has 145,000 miles on it, and I’ve been very diligent with the maintenance over the years. When I ...