From potholes to curbs, there are many different ways that your suspension can experience damage. However, when driving through Ontario’s harsh weather conditions, your suspension will also experience significant wear and tear, making it a good idea to have your vehicle’s suspension system checked and serviced regularly. Continue reading to learn more about the signs that your vehicle needs to be serviced and why it’s essential to care for your suspension system.
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Signs Your Vehicle Needs a Suspension System Service
Do you suspect that your Nissan may be in need of a suspension system service? Below are a few common signs and symptoms that typically indicate a suspension system that requires attention:
- Rough or Bumpy Ride: If your Nissan feels excessively bumpy or you notice that it bounces more than usual after hitting a bump, this could indicate worn shocks, struts, or other suspension components.
- Pulling to One Side While Driving: A telltale sign of suspension issues is if your vehicle pulls to one side while driving, even when the steering wheel is straight. If this is happening to your vehicle, make sure to get in touch with us immediately.
- Difficulty Steering: If your Nissan’s steering feels stiff, is difficult to turn, or feels less responsive, this could be related to worn-out shocks, struts, or steering components.
- Strange Noises While Driving: Unusual clunking or knocking noises when driving over bumps may indicate that parts of your suspension system are worn out and need replacement.
- Uneven Tire Wear: An improperly functioning suspension system can cause your tires to wear unevenly, reducing their lifespan and potentially leading to dangerous driving conditions.
Importance of Regular Suspension System Inspection & Service
Although you might not see it directly, under your vehicle’s body is a suspension that connects to the chassis, providing many benefits. However, those benefits can’t be enjoyed if your vehicle’s suspension is compromised, making it a must to book your service appointment regularly with our service department. Booking regular service ensures you catch any problems with your suspension early, before they turn into much more serious problems that might require more intensive repairs.
Here are a few of the main suspension components and symptoms to expect when they are failing:
- Shocks/Struts: Excessive bouncing, nose-diving when braking, uneven tire wear.
- Control Arms: Clunking noises, steering wandering, uneven tire wear.
- Ball Joints: Clunking over bumps, loose steering, uneven tire wear.
- Bushings: Vibration, noise when turning or going over bumps, poor handling.
- Springs (Coil or Leaf): Sagging ride height, bottoming out, rough ride.
Why Service Your Vehicle at Nissan Downtown
- Nissan-Certified Service Technicians: At Nissan Downtown, our service technicians receive continuous training regarding the best practices and procedures for servicing a myriad of Nissan models.
- Use of Genuine Nissan Parts: To ensure a precise fit and factory-specified levels of performance, our service technicians only use genuine Nissan parts for suspension system services performed at Nissan Downtown.
- Service & Installation Warranty: Drive with peace of mind knowing that our suspension system service is backed by a limited service and installation warranty. Should anything feel amiss after your service, simply bring your Nissan back, and we’ll remedy any issues.
- State-of-the-Art Service Facility: Our modern service facility is well-equipped with the necessary tools and diagnostic equipment to service the latest and greatest Nissan models.
Schedule Your Suspension System Service at Nissan Downtown
Don’t neglect your vehicle’s suspension, as it contributes to many aspects that make driving enjoyable. From shocks and springs to swaybar bushings and links, and so many other parts, your suspension works hard to keep you comfortable, safe, and confident behind the wheel. So, don’t skip on booking your suspension system service appointment at Nissan Downtown and be sure to contact us with any questions you may have.