Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?

January 1, 2024

When Elyria drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Elyria drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because shocks and st... More

Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)

December 11, 2022

If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg... More

Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Elyria

May 1, 2022

Many Elyria drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion.Every time you hit a bump or pothole on a Elyr... More

Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)

September 26, 2021

If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More