Smoother Ride, Safer Handling, and Longer Lasting Tires.

Many people think suspension is just about comfort.  Nobody likes a bumpy ride, but the real job of your suspension system is to keep your tires pressed flat against the road going the same direction.

Driving in Marietta— wheather it’s construction on I-75 or potholes on Cobb Parkway—is a workout for your undercarriage. Your suspension is made up of two main types of parts: Ride Control (Shocks and Struts) and linkages (Control arms, ball joints, etc.).

When these parts wear out, your stopping distance increases, your car feels unstable, and you start ruining tires. At Advantage Auto Service, we look at the whole system to ensure you aren’t throwing money away on tires that will just wear out unevenly again.

Signs Your Suspension Needs Attention:

The “Bounce” (Shocks & Struts): If your car feels like a boat after you go over a speed bump, or if the nose dives down hard when you hit the brakes, your shocks or struts are likely worn out. They are supposed to stop the bounce immediately; if they don’t, you lose traction.

The “Clunk” (Bushings & Links): If you hear a solid metal rattle or clunk when you pull into a driveway or hit a bump, you likely have a loose part. This is often a sway bar link or a control arm bushing that has dried out and cracked.

The “Drift” (Steering & Alignment): You shouldn’t have to fight the steering wheel to stay in your lane. If the car pulls to the right, or if the steering wheel feels “loose” in the center, your tie rods or ball joints may be compromising your alignment

Components We Inspect & Repair:

Shocks & Struts: These are the muscles of the system. They absorb the energy from the road.

• Shocks: Independent parts that dampen the bounce.

   

• Struts: A structural part of the suspension that combines the shock absorber and a coil spring.

   

• The Risk: When these fail, your tires “cup” (wear in patchy spots) and your braking distance increases significantly.

Control Arms & Ball Joints: Think of these as the “hinges” that hold your wheels to the frame. They allow the wheels to move up and down. When the rubber bushings tear or the metal joints get loose, the wheel can shift back and forth, destroying your alignment.

Tie Rods & Steering: These connect your steering rack to the wheels. If they get loose, your tires will wobble slightly as you drive, chewing up the tread and making the steering feel shaky.

Coil Springs: These support the actual weight of the vehicle. While they last a long time, they can eventually sag or crack, affecting your ride height.

The Advantage Auto Difference:

Suspension work can seem expensive and complicated. We know some shops use scare tactics to sell full rebuilds when you might only need a sway bar link.

We don’t operate like that. When you bring your vehicle in, we put it on the lift and show you exactly what is loose. We want you to see the movement (or the leak in the strut) with your own eyes so you understand why we are recommending the fix.

We back our work with a 24-Month / 24,000-Mile Warranty.

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If you are experiencing an issue, call us today to schedule your Marietta shocks and struts repair or service.