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5 telltale signs your suspension is failing

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Unlike the engine and transmission, the suspension system is one of the components often overlooked by drivers. We’re just taking a guess here but it could be because it does not require maintenance as frequently as the engine and, depending on usage, rarely causes major issues.

However, it is important to remember that, like other components, the suspension can also suffer from damage that can incur high repair costs if you do not give it the proper attention it deserves.

To help you avoid thinning your wallet at the workshop, here are five signs that your suspension system may be experiencing problems:

Car pulls to the left or right when driven

In addition to suspension issues, this symptom can also occur if the tyres are under-inflated or misaligned. However, if your tyres are in good condition and you have recently had an alignment, then it is very likely due to a faulty suspension. Don’t delay—take your car to the workshop straight away.

Car bounces or dips excessively

Essentially, the suspension is designed to absorb shocks from uneven road surfaces. If your car bounces excessively over bumps or dips markedly at the front when braking, this indicates that the suspension system is compromised and no longer performing its function adequately.

Wobbly steering

The suspension system and steering system are closely related. If your steering wheel shakes while driving on a flat road or feels loose when turning, this indicates a problem with the suspension system.

Car leans to one side when parked

Some of you, especially those who grew up in the 90s and 00s, might remember that one funny scene in the used car lot in the film Senario Lagi. Quite simply, that’s what happens when one of your shock absorbers or springs is faulty. This is usually accompanied by a squeaking noise.

Uneven tyre wear

When one of your shock absorbers or springs is damaged, the vehicle’s weight can no longer be distributed evenly, causing one of the tyres to bear excessive weight. As a result, that tyre will wear out more quickly than the others. If this situation is left unaddressed, not only will you need to replace the suspension, but you will also have to fork out more on new tyres.

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