Worn-out shocks and struts are issues that you should never ignore. Here's what can happen to your car if you fail to address the problem.

Q: I have hit my share of king-size potholes and was wondering how to judge wear or damage to my shock absorbers. Can worn shocks lead to damaged springs? — J.D., Waukegan A: Most people have no idea ...

Keeping your car firmly on the road and maintaining full control relies heavily on a reliable suspension. If shocks and struts are compromised, your car can enter “pogo-stick” mode, and it will not ...

I’m sure you’ve probably heard this before. “Your shocks and (or) struts are blown and need replacing.” You are quoted some astronomical price and you immediately ask yourself, “How important are ...

Keeping your car firmly on the road and maintaining full control relies heavily on a reliable suspension. If shocks and struts are compromised, your car can enter “pogo-stick” mode, and it will not ...

Q I recently bought for my daughter a 1997 Ford T-bird from an acquaintance who bought it new, kept it in great shape and put only 60,000 miles on it. When taking it for an oil change and “inspection, ...

Q: How do I know when it’s time to replace my shock absorbers? I saw an ad on TV recently that said my car could be dangerous to drive if I didn’t replace them every 50,000 miles. Is this true? Also I ...

The Original Gabriel has introduced a new Answerman video covering indicators of worn shocks and struts on light vehicles. Gabriel’s “Top 10 Signs of Worn Shocks and Struts” video is available to view ...

QUESTION: I believe the struts on my car have become noisy and made the ride bouncy due to wear or defects. The car is under warranty but the dealer says the struts are still okay because they are not ...

Your engine can easily run past 200,000 miles if you keep up with oil changes and basic maintenance, but key suspension parts ...

With the average age of vehicles on the road in the U.S. surpassing 11 years, and considering many of those vehicles' odometers have clocked more than 100,000 miles, one would think shock/strut ...