{"id":395,"date":"2018-01-11T20:36:45","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T20:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/?p=395"},"modified":"2022-07-15T21:45:58","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T21:45:58","slug":"when-do-i-need-a-car-suspension-inspection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/when-do-i-need-a-car-suspension-inspection\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do I Need a Car Suspension Inspection?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A car\u2019s suspension is one of the most important, basic components of any vehicle. Without it, you could not perform many of the everyday functions a car ordinarily provides. Problems with a vehicle\u2019s suspension should be caught early on to stop small issues from becoming larger, costlier, and more dangerous. So at which times would a driver need to have their suspension checked? And how often do vehicles require regular suspension maintenance? <\/p>\n<h1><center><font color=\"#0066cc\">Continue reading to find out!<\/font><\/center><\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_398\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Car-Suspension-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Car-Suspension-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-1-1024x430.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Car Suspension Repair 317-475-1846\" width=\"640\" height=\"269\" class=\"size-large wp-image-398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Car-Suspension-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-1-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Car-Suspension-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-1-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Car-Suspension-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-1-768x322.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Car-Suspension-Repair-Indianapolis-IN-1.jpg 1795w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-398\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis Car Suspension Repair 317-475-1846<\/p><\/div>\n<h1>Poor Tire Performance and Knocking Noises<\/h1>\n<p>When tires begin to show wear and tear, or you notice a knocking noise coming from your vehicle\u2019s undercarriage, it may be a sign that your vehicle needs alignment work. This is a prime example of when to have your suspension inspected. Of course, this is typically included in a standard alignment job; which includes proper suspension configuration, component adjustments, tire balancing and rotating, and more. <\/p>\n<h1>Frequent Commuting<\/h1>\n<p>For people who drive often, or commute long distances on a daily basis, they will need realignment services on a more frequent basis. You can test your realignment needs with a simple drive test; just drive slowly with intent to come to a stop, and as you slow down to a crawl speed, take your hands off the wheel and check if the car begins to veer one way or another. If the wheel veers to the right or left, the vehicle needs realignment and suspension services. <\/p>\n<h1>Difficulty Steering or Taking Turns<\/h1>\n<p>You may also need suspension work if your wheel is hard to turn in a certain direction when navigating. Knocking sounds can be caused from loose bolts in the undercarriage, which would need to be removed by a licensed Indianapolis automotive repair shop or mechanic. Additional signs indicate needed suspension work or car repair, such as excessive bouncing, swaying, vibrating steering wheel, and reduced braking ability. <\/p>\n<h1>Car Wrecks<\/h1>\n<p>Another example of when a car suspension should be serviced or inspected is after a collision or accident. Many people only see the exterior physical damages caused to their vehicles after a fender bender or minor car accident; but there could be more problems beneath the surface. You see, when a car collides with another, the vehicle\u2019s alignment absorbs the impact. This can affect the struts, shocks, tires, and more. Metal within the undercarriage can bend from the momentum of the impact, causing the framework to weaken and problems with the suspension. It is important to have a vehicle inspected by a licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis auto mechanic<\/a> to ensure accurate industry diagnostics and repair. <\/p>\n<h2>Indianapolis Automotive Service<\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_19\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Auto-Repair-Coupon-Indianapolis-IN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Auto-Repair-Coupon-Indianapolis-IN-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Auto Repair Coupons Indianapolis IN 317-475-1846\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Auto-Repair-Coupon-Indianapolis-IN-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Auto-Repair-Coupon-Indianapolis-IN.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-19\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Auto Repair Indianapolis 317-475-1846<\/p><\/div><strong>Call Northeast Auto at 317-475-1846<\/strong> for affordable automotive service and repair in Indianapolis, Indiana. We provide domestic and foreign car repair for all make and model vehicles. On top of competitive prices, we also offer car repair coupons and discounts. We can even assist with tows! Call 317-475-1846 to <strong>request a free estimate<\/strong>, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A car\u2019s suspension is one of the most important, basic components of any vehicle. Without it, you could not perform many of the everyday functions a car ordinarily provides. Problems with a vehicle\u2019s suspension should be caught early on to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/when-do-i-need-a-car-suspension-inspection\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,650],"tags":[212,213,210,211,209],"class_list":["post-395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","category-steering-and-suspension","tag-car-suspension-inspection-tips","tag-car-suspension-inspections-indianapolis","tag-car-suspension-repair-indianapolis","tag-indianapolis-auto-mechanic","tag-indianapolis-automotive-service"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=395"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":400,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/395\/revisions\/400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autorepairindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}