Volvos feel so smooth on the road because of finely tuned suspensions that absorb roughness and bumps and stabilize the car against body roll and inertia. Suspension maintenance is needed to preserve this excellent stability. Here are a few signs that it's time to visit your local Volvo dealership.
7 Signs Your Volvo May Require Suspension Service
Leaning or Pulling to the Side
Suspension components such as shocks, struts, sway bars, and ball joints sometimes start to wear out on just one side of a car. This can cause the vehicle to lean toward that side or toward one corner. When driving, you might find the car veering to one side, especially if a worn suspension has also caused tires to become misaligned.
Squeaking or Clunking From Below
Your suspension should do its job silently. If you start to hear squeaking noises or metallic clunking from below, something in the suspension has probably worn out, causing parts to rub or knock against each other.
Bouncing After Speed Bumps
Shocks and struts keep the frame of your car high and stable. If these components weaken, your car might start to bounce up and down loosely after a speed bump.
Nose Dipping When Braking
A one- or two-ton vehicle builds up considerable momentum and inertia. Whenever you slow or stop, a healthy suspension prevents all that weight from pushing the nose of the car down. However, if your suspension is having trouble, you might find your car's nose dipping toward the tarmac whenever you brake.
Body Roll When Cornering
Cornering at speed also requires a firm suspension to stop the vehicle from swaying or even tipping over. If your car starts to sway alarmingly when you turn, have your suspension checked and repaired right away.
Less Precise and Confident Steering
High-quality steering and handling depend a great deal on the suspension. With a developing suspension problem, you may feel your steering become less accurate. This is also potentially hazardous and should be fixed immediately.
Uneven or Misaligned Tires
As mentioned earlier, a poor suspension can cause the tires of a car to become misaligned. Uneven tread wear could also indicate an underlying suspension issue. If you notice any such problems with your tires, have them rotated and aligned, and then ask the technician to inspect your suspension as well.
Book Suspension Maintenance at Your Volvo Dealership
Worn-out suspension parts need to be repaired promptly before they cause an accident. It's also wise to proactively schedule routine suspension inspections; once a year is usually a suitable interval.
Allow our experienced technicians to repair your suspension and return your Volvo to its usual smooth-driving self. Come to Volvo Cars Jackson in Brandon, MS, for professional service and diligent customer care.
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