Suspension Maintenance - Shocks & Struts in Calgary

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SUSPENSION ISN'T ONLY FOR COMFORT

Many drivers assume that shocks and struts are just about enjoying a smooth ride over Calgary’s potholes, but your suspension isn’t just for comfort—it’s what keeps your tires on the ground. If your suspension is worn, your tires bounce off the pavement after a bump, which means you have zero traction when you need to brake or turn. Worn struts can increase your stopping distance by up to 3 meters (10 feet) at highway speeds, which is often the difference between a safe stop and a collision. Whether you are experiencing "nose dive" when braking or hearing a hollow clunk over speed bumps, our maintenance check-up ensures your vehicle handles safely and predictably.

SIGNS IT'S TIME FOR A SUSPENSION CHECK-UP

  • The front of your car dips when you hit the brakes
  • It feels like the car is tipping over on a corner or an offramp
  • The car bounces more than once after hitting a dip on the highway
  • Unstable feeling when there is a crosswind, or a large truck passes
  • Your struts are oily or grimy
  • A hollow knocking sound from the floor when driving over speed bumps
  • The tire tread feels bumpy or wavy
  • It’s been roughly 80,000km since your last maintenance
  • You’ve just bought new tires
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DO I HAVE SHOCKS OR STRUTS?

That depends on your specific vehicle, but both do the same job: softening the bounce. Most modern cars use struts on the front tires and shocks on the rear.

Shocks

Independent parts that absorb bumps. They are generally easier and cheaper to replace.

Struts

A structural part of the car’s suspension system, it holds the coil spring. Replacing them is more complex, but essential for vehicle safety.

YOUR BRAKES STOP THE WHEEL, YOUR SUSPENSION STOPS THE CAR

It’s not only about the bumps.

You can’t brake if your tires aren’t touching the ground, but if your struts are worn, your tires bounce off the pavement. Worn shocks can increase your stopping distance by up to 3 meters (10 feet) at highway speeds. That is the difference between stopping safely and rear-ending the car in front of you.

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