Is your car giving you a rougher ride than usual? Does it seem to bounce more after you hit a bump? Do you hear a creaking noise as you drive down the road? Then you should probably get your shocks or ...

Q: I have hit my share of king-size potholes and was wondering how to judge wear or damage to my shock absorbers. Can worn shocks lead to damaged springs? — J.D., Waukegan A: Most people have no idea ...

Recognizing the telltale signs of suspension trouble can help you avoid greater damage. These are the top four signs of ...

Keeping your car firmly on the road and maintaining full control relies heavily on a reliable suspension. If shocks and struts are compromised, your car can enter “pogo-stick” mode, and it will not ...

Keeping your car firmly on the road and maintaining full control relies heavily on a reliable suspension. If shocks and struts are compromised, your car can enter “pogo-stick” mode, and it will not ...

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, ...

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 ...

Q: How do I know when it’s time to replace my shock absorbers? I saw an ad on TV recently that said my car could be dangerous to drive if I didn’t replace them every 50,000 miles. Is this true? Also I ...

The Original Gabriel has introduced a new Answerman video covering indicators of worn shocks and struts on light vehicles. Gabriel’s “Top 10 Signs of Worn Shocks and Struts” video is available to view ...