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Steering & Suspension
The steering system on every car is very important and requires regular maintenance to keep it at an optimum standard.
The steering components on all motor vehicles are easily knocked out of alignment by all the speed humps and potholes in the road.
Noticeable signs of the wheel alignment being out of tolerance are:
- The steering wheel is not straight when the vehicle is travelling in a straight line
- The vehicle may drift/pull to the left or right
- The tyres will wear unevenly on either edge of the side walls.
If any of these faults are present on your vehicle we strongly recommend you have your wheel alignment checked and adjusted if necessary, as soon as possible.
On the suspension system there are many moving parts, the main component of which is rubber that can dry out over a period of time and can crack and perish. In the worst situation the rubber components can split.
You may be able to recognise when a component has become defective, some of the effects could be:
- When pulling away from a standstill a knocking noise may occur from the front of the vehicle.
- When travelling along uneven surfaces, i.e. speed humps or bumpy roads, once again a knocking noise may be heard from either end of the vehicle and the ride in the vehicle may be an uncomfortable one.
- On a straight road, i.e. a motorway, if one side at the front of the vehicle there is a defective component, the vehicle will drift or pull to the defective side.
An important part of the suspension is the shock absorbers, these are usually hydraulic or gas filled. They are essential to control the bounce on the vehicle and to ensure the tyres are kept firmly on the road. Damaged and worn shock absorbers can reduce the braking efficiency, cause poor cornering and tyre wear.
It is very important to have regular checks on your vehicle, whether it be every 6 or 12 months, to ensure that the ride comfort and suspension system are kept at an optimum level. At JEM the suspension system is fully checked over as part of our routine servicing to make sure that you remain as safe and comfortable as possible. With all our technicians being highly trained and fully experienced you can rest assured that you and your vehicle are in safe hands.
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