Tires and Alignment

How can I tell if the shocks or struts on my car are bad?

A bouncy or floaty ride, the nose diving when you brake, leaning in turns, clunks over bumps and fluid leaking from the shock body are the common signs. Cupped tire wear is another clue.

8:30 AM–6:00 PM, seven days a week 8632 Edgeworth Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

The signs

  • The car keeps bouncing after a bump
  • The front dips hard when braking
  • More body lean in turns
  • Clunking or knocking over bumps
  • Oily fluid on the shock or strut
  • Cupped or scalloped tire wear

Why it matters

Shocks and struts keep the tires pressed to the road. Worn ones lengthen stopping distances and reduce grip, especially in the rain. YBE inspects shocks, struts and steering parts together.

Need This Fixed?

YBE handles this at the Capitol Heights shop, seven days a week. Read about Shocks, Struts and Steering Repair, or call and describe what your car is doing.

Further Reading

Background on the parts and systems described above.

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Mobile assistance for dead batteries, flat tires, fuel delivery, lockouts, no-start conditions and select minor problems in Capitol Heights and nearby communities.

Safety Notice

If you are stopped in an unsafe traffic location or facing an immediate emergency, contact 911 first. Stay in your vehicle with your seat belt fastened if it is not safe to stand outside it. Note: YBE provides roadside assistance, not towing.

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Location

8632 Edgeworth Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

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Hours

8:30 AM–6:00 PM, seven days a week

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