Suspension
What’s That Sound?
Does your car make a clunking, popping or rattling sound — or even a donkey-like “eee-aww” sound — when you hit a bump or pothole? And does it sound as if it’s coming from the front of the vehicle? If so, you’ll want to have the front suspension inspected right away. Clunks and rattles can…
Read MoreSigns Your Vehicle Has Pothole Damage
A pothole can be your car’s worst enemy. These holes or pits on a road’s surface can seriously damage a vehicle’s ride control system. If you do drive over a pothole, Douglas Automotive Repair recommends that you have your car’s shocks or struts checked to make sure they aren’t damaged. Shocks and struts control how…
Read MoreSuspension Problems?
Suspension systems should continue to operate effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles, holding your tires’ foot print on the road. Eventually components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is on smooth highways, your Car…
Read MorePothole Season is Upon Us
Pothole damage poses problems… Your vehicle can suffer major damage due to a pothole in the road. Unfortunately, navigating around them is a daily reality. And most of the time, you can’t see a pothole until it’s too late–and the damage is already done. If you hit a pothole, damage can range from steering system…
Read MoreTake Control of Your Vehicle’s Safety – Check Its Suspension
Like your car’s brake system, the steering and suspension systems are key to your car’s safety. Together, they largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Douglas Automotive Repair Inc recommends having your vehicle’s steering and suspension systems checked regularly, at least once a year and usually with a wheel alignment. “Over time, steering and suspension…
Read MoreDrivers Beware! The Perils of Potholes Are Upon Us
As the ravages of winter subside and temperatures rise, there is probably a pothole out there with your name on it. Record cold temperatures, snow and rainfall in many parts of the country have created the perfect storm for the motorists’ dreaded “perils of potholes period.” Drivers know immediately when they hit a pothole. The…
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