Schedule A Suspension Inspection At Cauthorne Auto & Tire
Today's Hanover car care article focuses on your suspension system. After many years and tens of thousands of miles, your family car suspension system components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is on smooth Hanover highways, your shock absorbers will last a lot longer than if you do most of your driving on bumpy roads or hauling heavy loads.
Schedule A Suspension Inspection At Cauthorne Auto & TireIn addition to just wearing out, Cauthorne Auto & Tire customers need to know that suspension components can be damaged in an accident or by a hard impact – like a pothole, hitting a curb or a rock in the road.
Because the life span of shocks can vary so widely, your family car manufacturer and Cauthorne Auto & Tire recommend periodic inspections. During an inspection, your Hanover service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts.
Signs that shocks or struts are wearing out: The tires may have a cupped wear pattern. This is from the shocks bouncing unevenly as you drive around Hanover. You may notice a floaty or drifting sensation when cornering. If the front of your family car dives excessively when stopping, or rocks back and forth after you stopped, your shocks may be worn out. And if they are leaking fluid, it’s definitely time to replace them.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, come into Cauthorne Auto & Tire for a suspension inspection. Same if you’ve been in an accident that involved one of your wheels. Worn or broken shocks can cause premature wear or failure on other family car suspension parts such as ball joints and other steering components as well. If your suspension actually fails, it could lead to a serious accident, so let us take care of your suspension components at Cauthorne Auto & Tire.
When you replace your shocks, it’s usually a good idea to replace all four at the same time. That’ll give you more even handling. Talk with your service advisor at Cauthorne Auto & Tire because you don’t want a big difference between the performance of your shocks from wheel to wheel, and replacing all may be the safest bet.
At Cauthorne Auto & Tire in Ashland VA (23005) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 804.798.4401.
Severe Driving In Ashland
Most Ashland motorists know that their owner’s manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. Things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil every so many miles or after so many months. Ashland people understand this very well. Severe Driving In Ashland What they may not know is that there are actually two service schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. The mileage and time intervals are lower on the severe service schedule.
Now when you hear “severe service”, you may think it doesn’t apply to you because you don’t feel your driving conditions are severe or extreme – it’s just normal everyday driving around Ashland. At Cauthorne Auto & Tire, we discuss the conditions that manufacturers classify as severe so that you can make the judgment on your own driving.
* Most trips are less than four miles
* Most trips are less than ten miles and outside temperatures are below freezing in Ashland
* You drive in very hot VA weather
* Driving at low speed most of the time (under 55 mph)
* Stop and go driving
* Operating your vehicle in dusty, polluted or muddy conditions
* You tow a trailer, regularly carry heavy loads or carry a car-top carrier on your family car
Most Ashland drivers operate under severe driving conditions at least some of the time. How do you know which schedule to follow for your family car?
Carefully think about your driving conditions and decide if you should do your preventive maintenance closer to the severe service recommendation or the regular recommendation. Of course, your Cauthorne Auto & Tire advisor can help you with your decision.
At Cauthorne Auto & Tire in Ashland VA (23005) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 804.798.4401.
Our auto repair shop is conveniently located in Ashland, Virginia. Our quality ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certified mechanics at Cauthorne's Auto and Tire employ today’s latest automotive technology and are equipped to handle all major and minor auto repair services on foreign and domestic vehicles. Below are some of the many auto repair services that we offer:
* Tune ups
* Wheel Alignment
* Engine Repair
* Smog & Emissions Testing
* Tire Service
* Exhaust System
* Suspension
* Electrical
* Full Brake Service
* Shocks
* Oil and Lube
* Suspension and Shock Repair
* Belt and Hose Replacement
* Diesel Service and Repair
* Fuel Injection Service
* Transmission
* Power Steering
* Cooling System Flush
* Preventative Maintenance
* Air Conditioning Service
* Complete Diagnostic Services
* Towing
* Batteries and more ..
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