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Shock absorbers and strut assemblies reduce the bounce of your wheels to
provide a smooth, safe ride.
  
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Shock absorbers limit the rebounding effect of the springs in your suspension,
helping to keep your tires in contact with the road.
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Struts are a separate component that combine a spring and shock absorber into a
single unit.
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Symptoms of Shock and Strut Wear
Vehicle performance indicators include:
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excessive vehicle and tire bounce
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poor tire-to-road contact
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premature tire wear
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reduced suspension control
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reduced handling performance
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noise and suspension vibration
Visible indications of shock and strut wear include:
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shock absorbers leaking oil
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mounting bushings cracked, torn or missing
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bent or damaged piston rod
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damaged strut brackets
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bent, damaged or severely corroded shock or strut housing
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piston rod on gas-charged shock or strut does not extend by itself
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broken, damaged or missing mounting hardware
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punctured shock or strut housing/body
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dents in the shock or strut housing/body that may restrict suspension movement
What Shock and Strut Service Entails
Your Quality Care Technician will:
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inspect your suspension
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determine what components are in need of repair or replacement
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make a recommendation on parts
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replace or repair the components needing service
The Benefits of Shock and Strut Service
Repairing or replacing worn shocks or struts can restore that "new-vehicle"
ride you enjoyed so much when you first owned your car or truck. New shocks and
struts can also:
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provide a smooth ride
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reduce wear on other suspension system components
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help maintain wheel alignment
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improve tire-to-road contact
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improve vehicle handling, brake performance and vehicle control
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prevent premature tire wear
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