Volkswagens have sturdy suspensions with struts, shock absorbers, springs, bushings, and control arms built to last. You'll keep your driving smooth and comfortable with the following suspension service at your local VW dealership. 6 Tips to Keep Your VW's Suspension in Top Shape Yearly Inspections Once a year, a Volkswagen specialist should examine your car's entire suspension with an expert eye. They'll look for sagging springs, leaking shocks, cracked control arms, worn bushings, and any other damage. They can thoroughly test each part and replace or repair anything that needs it. Prompt Replacements You should keep an eye out for signs of worn-out suspension components and quickly get necessary replacements. When there's a suspension problem, your rides may become bouncier, the car's nose could dive when you brake, the entire vehicle might lean toward one corner, and you could find your car veering to one side. Your wheels may also become misaligned. Wheel Alignments The suspension plays a large role in stabilizing and aligning the wheels and tires. The wheels of most cars gradually become pushed out of proper alignment by bumps over potholes and against curbs. This misalignment skews suspension components and accelerates wear and tear. It's therefore important to have your wheels aligned once or twice a year, which both protects the suspension and keeps your handling safe and precise. Tire Rotations Tires become unevenly worn due to differing weight at either end of the car and pressure from steering and braking. As the tires grow uneven in tread wear and size, the suspension becomes increasingly strained. Have your tires rotated every six months to prevent this. Air Pressure Checks Even improper tire inflation can cause premature wear in the suspension. Overinflated tires can no longer help the shocks to absorb roughness in the road, which puts more pressure on the suspension. If just one tire is under- or over-inflated, the resulting imbalance will also wear the suspension down. Always keep your tires properly inflated for the sake of your safety and suspension. Smooth Driving It will also help your suspension to avoid hard braking and sharp corners. If you adopt more gentle driving habits, your suspension will thank you with a longer lifespan. If possible, avoid rough road surfaces, potholes, and anything that jolts or puts excess pressure on the wheels. Need Suspension Service? Visit Our VW Dealership Allow our VW specialists to examine and fine-tune your shocks and struts to keep your daily drives vibration-free. We can also ensure that your tires are in excellent condition with routine rotations, alignments, and replacements, all of which protect your suspension. Come to Gorman McCracken Volkswagen in Longview, TX, today to book any preventative maintenance your car requires.
