September 10, 2021
Is It Time to Get Your Suspension Fixed?
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Wear and tear happens to all cars over time. Despite following a regular maintenance routine, you can’t simply avoid encountering issues with your automobile.
The suspension is one of the most important car parts often overlooked by car owners. Many assume that it only provides a smoother ride, which is why they pay less attention to it. What they fail to realize is that a bad suspension can impede their ability to control their car, particularly when turning or stopping.
This brings the question, when should you take your car for a suspension repair? Our guide below has all the answers for you. Here are 6 signs telling you that it’s time to give your suspension the fixing it needs:
- A bumpy ride
A ride that’s bumpier or rougher than usual may indicate that something’s wrong with your suspension. It’s not uncommon for drivers to experience this problem once their suspension system starts to give up. If your car feels like it’s off-road despite driving down a paved road, you might want to take it to an auto repair shop as early as possible.
- Uneven or worn tread
Examine your tires carefully and see if the tread is wearing down unevenly. If this is the case, there’s a huge possibility that your car’s suspension is no longer distributing the weight properly onto your tires. Unevenness is a sign that your suspension system needs to be looked at by a specialist.
- Excessive bouncing
An easy way to determine a faulty suspension is by testing your car’s bounce. While your car is parked, simply press down its hood and release. Do it more than once. If it returns to its position swiftly every single time, then you have nothing to worry about. Bouncing three to four times during those attempts, however, would mean that it’s time for your car’s suspension repair.
- Oily shocks
You can locate your shocks just under your car. You’d know that they’re damaged when you see some fluid leaking from within. This is a clear sign that your suspension should be on its way to the nearest auto shop.
- Dipped corner
Does one corner of your car look lower than the rest even though all of your tires are filled with the right amount of air? If so, your suspension is most likely to blame. There are instances when suspensions can wear out only in one corner of an automobile, causing it to appear off-balance.
- Too much swaying
A car that sways too far to the right or left when turning around a corner might be having suspension issues. Perhaps your vehicle’s nose dives when you hit the brakes, or it leans unusually far when hitting the gas. Once you notice any of these signs, the next step you must do is contact a local mechanic to check your suspension.
Want to Quickly Put an End to Your Car Woes?
If your car’s suspension problem is just one of many defects bugging your ride and you can no longer afford the incredible costs of their repairs, we at Veteran Car Donations are here to put a quick end to your main source of headaches. Contact us to donate that vehicle, and we’ll be there in a jiffy to pick up and tow it away. We’ll give that vehicle a new and worthy purpose by using it to improve the lives of our country’s many suffering veterans.
We’ll place your auto donation up for auction, with all of the proceeds going directly to our veteran-focused charity partners. These IRS-certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations cater to former members of our military who are homeless and impoverished as well as those who are suffering from disabilities, chronic unemployment, and illnesses, including mental health conditions.
These nonprofits use the funding to provide deserving veterans and their families with quality health care, financial aid, housing assistance, employment opportunities, family support, educational scholarships, psychotherapy services, and many other benefits.
You will also benefit from your charitable contribution since we’ll quickly haul your car away at a date, time, and place of your preference at absolutely no cost to you!
You’ll also get to enjoy our quick and convenient donation process where you don’t have to do any paperwork. On top of that, your charitable contribution will entitle you to receive the maximum tax deduction in the next tax season.
However, those material perks may pale in comparison to the greatest reward you’ll get when you donate a vehicle to us: the priceless feeling of joy and satisfaction for doing something that can help transform the lives of the suffering heroes in your community.
We’re also delighted to tell you that, unlike most car donation programs, we accept pretty much all sorts of vehicles. We’re not even picky when it comes to their age or condition. Moreover, we can collect your vehicle wherever it is located in the country we operate in all 50 states.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call us at our toll-free hotline 877-594-5822 or you may send us a message here. Check out our FAQs page for more information on our donation program.
Be a Ray of Sunshine to Our Suffering Vets
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A vehicle donation from you can make all the difference for our retired troops living in your area who are grappling with serious life challenges. Let them know how much you truly appreciate their service with this simple gesture. Call Veteran Car Donations at 877-594-5822 or fill out our online donation form now!
Last Updated: August 23rd, 2023