Worn-out shocks and struts are issues that you should never ignore. Here's what can happen to your car if you fail to address ...

Many mechanics recommend replacing struts and shocks at the same time. But if only one of them shows signs of wear, it's okay ...

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I’m 80 years old and purchased my 2004 Toyota Corolla new. Now, I drive mostly around town, so it just has 145,000 miles on it, and I’ve been very diligent with the maintenance over the years. When I ...

MacPherson struts went from an engineering curiosity to the default front suspension on everyday cars because they solved ...

CARS.COM — Some vehicles, particularly for the front suspension, have struts. While the terms shocks and struts often are used together, struts are a suspension assembly that includes a shock absorber ...

Q: Hello Greg and I am a classic car lover with roots back to my granddad’s Henry J back in 1952. Can you tell me about the Chevy Cadet he told me about that never came to market? I loved that old ...

To answer your first question in brief Andrea, yes, keeping shock absorbers (dampers) in proper condition is critical to driving in control. The short answer to your second question is: yes, you can ...

Image used for illustrative purposes. Photo: Unsplash. Keeping your car firmly on the road and maintaining full control relies heavily on a reliable suspension. If shocks and struts are compromised, ...

Q. I need some advice as to whether my car needs shocks and struts. I took my 2007 Nissan Maxima to a well known tire store and they said everything was fine. Then I took it to my neighborhood garage ...