Suspension Repair in Powhatan, VA
The Best Auto Shop for Suspension Repair — Murray Automotive
Parts and Pieces
Shocks and struts may sound like words from a disco song, but they happen to be very important parts of a vehicle’s suspension system. They’re responsible for absorbing vibrations as you ride along, especially on rough terrain. Other critical components of this system are springs, arms, bars, joints, rods or linkages, and tires. The biggest part of the suspension system is the car’s frame. As with any composite structure, if one part is on the fritz, it negatively affects all the other parts. The team of technicians at Murray Automotive in Powhatan, Virginia, are experts in suspension maintenance and repair. So, if you’re feeling extra bumps and bounces while driving down the road, bring your car, truck, or SUV to our auto shop. Your suspension system is probably not in good working condition. We’ll get it fixed up promptly, so you won’t bump and bounce anymore.
Be Informed
We want to make sure you experience comfort while in your vehicle, especially on those long trips. If all the parts of the suspension system are in good shape, they’ll work harmoniously to keep the wheels in contact with the road. While comfort is something most people desire, safety is essential. Because the suspension system is also responsible for controlling steering stability and handling, acceleration and braking may also be affected. A break down in the suspension system puts you at greater risk of losing control of the car, or not being able to stop. If you want your vehicle to stop immediately when you step on the brake, make sure your suspension system is in good working order. The distance from when you brake to when you stop will increase if the parts are worn. Something else you should know, the suspension system keeps your tires in contact with the road. Correct tire angles also improve the wheel’s grip on the road. This tells you that a healthy suspension system and a proper wheel alignment go hand-in-hand.
The Right Place
At Murray Automotive, we completely understand how a flawed suspension system can create an uncomfortable and possibly unsafe situation for you and your family. Our suspension specialists will know just what to do to get you all fixed up. We have the knowledge and proper equipment needed to inspect, adjust, and replace or repair the faulty components. It is important to us that you’re also comfortable with our facility, our advice, and our service. Because we are involved with our community, and a part of our community, we can assure you we only want the best for you. This includes offering services at an affordable price, and payment plan options for those unavoidable, costly jobs. Call us now at (804) 378-3374 to schedule an appointment. We’ll get you in and out as soon as possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common signs include your car bouncing excessively after bumps, pulling to one side while driving, a steering wheel that doesn’t sit straight, uneven tire wear, or clunking and knocking noises when you go over bumps or turn. Any of these are worth getting looked at — suspension issues affect both safety and tire life.
Depends on what’s failing. Worn shocks or struts reduce your ability to control the vehicle, especially in emergency maneuvers or wet roads. A broken ball joint or tie rod is a much more immediate danger — those can cause a sudden loss of steering control. If something feels seriously wrong, don’t wait.
Shocks (shock absorbers) control bouncing and dampen the spring movement. Struts are a structural component that also includes a shock — they do double duty and affect alignment as well. Replacing struts typically requires a realignment afterward. We’ll explain exactly what your vehicle has and what the repair involves.
Yes. After any significant suspension work — struts, control arms, tie rods — we perform a wheel alignment to ensure your vehicle tracks straight and your new parts wear correctly. Skipping the alignment after suspension work wastes the money you just spent.
Death wobble — the violent shaking that happens after hitting a bump at speed — is usually caused by worn track bar bushings, a loose or worn drag link, or out-of-balance tires. Lifted Jeeps are more prone to it. We specialize in diagnosing and repairing lifted Jeeps and can get yours tracking properly again.
Simple repairs like replacing a sway bar link or shock absorber can be done same-day. More involved work like replacing control arms or struts may take a day. We’ll give you a clear estimate before starting.