Suspension Repair

Your vehicle’s suspension system takes a pounding. From slowly eroding the outer tie rod by driving long distances frequently to damaging the stabilizer bar because of constant driving over rugged terrain, your vehicle’s suspension will inevitably require some type of suspension repair.

Like taxes and the other thing we don’t lie talking about, suspension repair is one of the few certainties in life.

When your suspension falls into disrepair, you want a team of highly rated auto repair professionals to diagnose the problem and then take swift and accurate actions that restores balance to your vehicle.

You can look at our team of auto repair professionals as the licensed physicians for your automobile.

When is it Time for Suspension Repair?

One of the most common questions our team of auto repair specialists hear is “When is it time for front suspension and rear suspension repair?” It is a good question because many vehicle owners take their suspension systems for granted by not staying on top of maintenance and not scheduling regular diagnostic tests at our state of the art collision service center.

Let’s review the most frequently cited reasons for suspension repair.

Rough Ride

Like a cough indicates the onset of a cold or worse, the flu, a vehicle that drives roughly at best and erratically at worst means the time has come for an inspection of your vehicle suspension system. When every minor bump in the road triggers body movements that are reminiscent of riding a roller coaster, your car is ready for suspension repair. A rough ride can demonstrate the need for new struts or ball joint repair.

Vehicle Pulls Like a Bull

Well, not as powerful as a bull pulls, but pulling nonetheless. Drifting or pulling while you operate your car can mean the need for a thorough wheel alignment or a wheel alignment correction to repair damage to the frame. Failing to address drifting or pulling can eventually cause the vehicle to roll over at a high speed.

Car Dips Like a Dancer

When air shocks degrade, you can expect to feel your car lurch slightly forward or nose down after you apply pressure firmly to the brakes. When we learn about this problem, we often inspect the lower control arm and/or the upper control arm for mechanical issues.

Tire Treads that are Uneven

Examine the tread on your tires and if the tread appear uneven, then you have at least a minor issue with your suspension system. Worn and uneven tire treads usually indicates the suspension system is not doing a good job of maintaining driving balance. We will thoroughly inspect the steering rack and pinion, as well as ensure the inner tie rod is secure.

Perform the Bounce Test

If you believe that because of one or more symptoms that your suspension needs repair, try the time tested bounce test to determine if you are correct. Put the vehicle in park and then press down on the front of the car with everything you have. Release the front of car and examine how much the vehicle bounces. You can perform this test two or three times to confirm the need to bring your vehicle in for suspension repair.

Suspension Services

Your suspension system needs to remain in control of your vehicle when you are on the road. Any compromising of the performance of your vehicle suspension system can put you and your family in harm’s way. At our highly rated car collision center, we perform a meticulous inspection of customer vehicles, before implementing a suspension repair plan.

One of the suspension services we offer involves detecting the warning signs of damages struts and shock absorbers.

We look for the following signs:

• Mounts and bushings are worn or damaged
• Cupper and uneven wear of more than one tire
• Dented or damaged strut bodies
• Fluid leaking out of the strut body and/or shock absorber
• Swaying of vehicle, especially when it makes turns
• Diving of the front of the car after applying the brakes
• Above average amount of bouncing after driving over a small bump
• Extremely harsh ride even on smooth surfaces
• Stiff steering that makes a creaking sound

The suspension system of your vehicle has two main purposes. First, it ensures the vehicle holds well over all types of driving surfaces. Second, your vehicle suspension system is supposed to provide a balanced handling of rugged terrain, as well as the sharp turns taken at higher speeds. Both purposes are supposed to limit the amount of noise and vibrations that develop when the vehicle moves over bumpy ground.

Shocks and struts are vital components of a car’s suspension system. When the time does come for suspension repair, you want to bring your vehicle into a shop staffed by suspension repair experts that utilize cutting edge diagnostic equipment that detects problems with the performance of the struts and/or shock absorber.

Never take a chance by taking your car in for suspension repair at a shop that does not employ certified mechanics and technicians. At our car collision station, you can expect your vehicle to receive suspension repair services in a timely manner, as well as at an affordable price.

REVISIÓN, REMPLAZO E INSTALACIÓN DE BOLSAS DE AIRE

En BASS Collision conocemos las complejidades de las bolsas de aire y sistemas SRS (Sistema de Restricción Suplementaria), y damos servicio a todas las marcas y modelos. Nuestro personal cuenta con amplia experiencia en el mantenimiento de éstos sistemas tanto en vehículos nacionales como importados. Utilizamos la mejor tecnología y equipo, por lo que podemos garantizar satisfacción del cliente al 100%.

BASS Collision ofrece servicios completos de inspección de bolsas de aire, así como el reemplazo e instalación del módulo de airbag.

Eb BASS Collision ofrecemos el mejor servicio de mantenimiento de bolsas de aire en la ciudad, así como de las ciudades circundantes de Houston, incluyendo The Woodlands, Magnolia TX, Tomball, Conroe y Sugar Land. También atendemos a clientes de otros estados.