What to Expect With a Suspension Service
1. Schedule Your Appointment
Whether scheduling online or over the phone be sure and let us know what you're experiencing so we can provide fast and accurate service advice.
2. Diagnostics and Inspections
Drop off your vehicle and the shop will get to work with inspections and diagnostics using the same equipment as the manufacturers to determine issues and next steps.
3. Digital Vehicle Inspection Report and Estimate
Following the diagnosis we will text you a digital vehicle inspection report, containing pictures and videos of our findings and recommendations.
4. Review and Approval
A service advisor will reach out to walk you through the findings and recommendations to determine how you would like to proceed, or you can approve work directly in your DVI.
5. Work Performed or Scheduled
Most work can be completed immediately, or scheduled based on parts and customer availability.
Did You Know: It takes up to three football fields to safely brake in the rain?
Sign Your Car's Suspension Needs Repairs
Noticing the early signs of suspension problems can help you avoid costly repairs and ensure your vehicle remains safe and comfortable.
Common indicators that your suspension might need servicing include:
- Uneven Tire Wear: If your tires are wearing unevenly, it could mean your suspension is not evenly distributing the vehicle's weight, affecting tire contact with the road.
- Excessive Bouncing or Swaying: If your car bounces excessively after bumps or sways noticeably during turns, it's a sign your suspension components may be worn or damaged.
- One Corner Lower Than the Rest: A sagging corner of your vehicle could indicate a broken or damaged spring.
- Difficulty Steering or Poor Handling: Trouble steering or a loose, unresponsive steering feel can indicate underlying suspension issues.
- Visible Damage to Suspension Parts: Cracked, broken, or visibly damaged suspension components need immediate attention to prevent further issues.
- Unusual Noises: Clunking, squeaking, or other abnormal noises while driving may point to problems with your suspension system.
- Oily or Greasy Shocks or Struts: Leaking fluid from shocks or struts is a sign they need replacement.
- Extended Stopping Distances: If you experience longer braking distances, it may be due to worn suspension components affecting vehicle stability.
If you notice any of these signs, it's important to have your vehicle inspected by Christian Brothers Automotive Bryan. Our technicians will conduct a thorough suspension check and recommend any necessary repairs or maintenance to ensure your car stays in peak condition.
For expert suspension services in Bryan, TX, contact us at (979) 325-3348 or online to schedule your appointment online.
FAQs
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Q. "How do I know if my suspension needs service?"Signs that your car needs suspension service include braking problems, abnormal noises, and excessive bouncing. If you are experiencing any of these problems, we recommend getting your vehicle looked at by our professional technicians.
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Q. "What is the difference between shocks and struts?"While one of them will be found in every one of your vehicle’s tires, a vehicle will either have a shock or a strut at each wheel, never both. A shock cannot be used to replace a strut and a strut cannot be used to replace a shock. Which one does your vehicle have? Depends on the make and model. Learn more here.
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Q. "How often should I have my suspension system looked at?"We recommend that you have it looked at once a year or every 12,000 miles along with your regular scheduled maintenance. If you want to learn more about signs that your suspension is worn click here.
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Q. "Do you offer a shuttle service?"Yes! we understand you have a full schedule. Whether you need to get to work, school, or need to attend to other responsibilities, we can take you where you need to go. Click here to learn more.
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Q. "Do you offer a warranty?"As part of our Nice difference.® commitment to providing our customers the best auto service experience possible, we also offer a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on all the work that we do. We offer this warranty at every Christian Brothers Automotive nationwide, and it will be honored at any location, regardless of which branch did the initial work.
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Q. "Can you provide service under my extended warranty?"Yes. At Christian Brothers Automotive, we work with all major extended warranty providers to make needed repairs for our customers. If you have an extended warranty, you can discuss your carrier with our team when scheduling an appointment and confirm that the work will be covered. You can find a partial list of the extended warranty companies we work with here.
Have more Questions?
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Hear What Our Customers Had to Say About Us
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"I liked the customer service and going above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable while waiting in the store for my vehicle work to be done, specifically being offered a nice hot coffee with creamer."
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