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 ...

Is it worth replacing your car's strut mounts at the same time as the suspension struts? And what are the most obvious ...

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 ...

The old ‘bounce test’ for testing shock absorbers doesn’t apply to struts-a severely worn strut will pass that test with flying colors. Instead, you have to rely on physical inspection and a road test ...

Many auto repair shops and mechanics recommend replacing a car's struts and shocks at the same time. There is some sound reasoning behind that approach as both components can affect a car's handling, ...

Owners should never disregard the importance of timely repairs. Not changing the engine coolant could lead to a dead engine, while squeaky old brakes may show signs of degradation and lead to road ...

If your car feels rough over bumps, sags on one side or makes clunking noises, the suspension system could be at fault. Repair costs vary widely depending on which components need work — minor fixes ...

Different types of cars have different types of suspensions. Most car owners have heard the term “strut,” but may not be clear as to what exactly the struts on a vehicle are or what they do. Most ...

Karl is a Senior Editor at CarBuzz and first joined the company as a freelancer in 2019. After graduating as a copywriter and studying journalism, his early work life included stints in television ...

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, ...

When the lift gate on your car doesn’t function properly, it can be an annoyance at best and a safety hazard at worst. But if your lift gate's sagging, like so many do after years of use, don’t panic!