Below are some of the common issues we see every day with vehicles. Handling and braking issues that you need to get sorted for safety – and to save you money on worn tyres. Drop into your nearest Shock Shop and our experts will quickly find the cause and get you sorted.
If your steering wheel or car shakes when you brake, it’s usually a sign that something in the braking, suspension or wheel system needs attention. Common causes include uneven brake discs, worn brake components, suspension wear or simply wheel alignment issues.
Don’t ignore it, especially if it’s getting worse or affecting your steering. The Shock Shop can inspect everything to find the cause and recommend the right repair to get your vehicle braking smoothly and safely again.
If your car drifts or pulls to one side when you’re driving, it can be any number of things like wheel alignment issues, uneven tyre wear, incorrect tyre pressures, brake problems or worn suspension components.
The best thing to do is bring it into The Shock Shop and we can check everything over to find the cause and get your vehicle driving straight again. Not only will it save your tyres wearing out, it’ll improve handling and overall safety.
If your car keeps bouncing after going over bumps, dips or speed humps, your shock absorbers are probably worn and aren’t properly controlling the movement of the suspension. It’s something you need to get fixed because worn shocks don’t just affect your ride comfort. They affect handling, braking and tyre contact with the road.
In other words, safety. Your local Shock Shop can inspect and test your suspension to identify the worn components, then recommend the right repair to get you back driving comfortably and safely again.
If your steering feels loose, slow to respond or less precise than it used to, it could be wear in your suspension or steering components, incorrect wheel alignment or issues with your tyres. Vague steering’s dangerous as it can reduce confidence and control, especially at higher speeds or when changing direction.
Your local Shock Shop team can inspect your vehicle to find the cause and get you back to normal, safe driving.
If your tyres are wearing faster on one edge, developing bald spots or wearing unevenly, we can figure out the cause for you. It’s usually incorrect wheel alignment, worn suspension components, incorrect tyre pressures or problems with steering geometry.
Whatever it is, it’s worth finding the issue sooner than later. So come into your nearest Shock Shop and we’ll inspect your tyres, suspension and wheel alignment to find the problem and get more life from your tyres.
If your car’s not stopping like it used to, it might be a sign of worn brake pads or discs, ageing brake fluid, or tyre issues. It’s also often worn suspension components that are no longer keeping your tyres firmly in contact with the road. Whatever the cause, reduced braking performance isn’t safe, so you need it checked straight away.
The expert team at The Shock Shop can inspect your brakes, tyres and suspension to find the cause and get your car stopping like it should do. Safely.
