Shocks and Struts…They do a lot for your ride
Most people equate shocks and struts with the bouncing effect they experience when going over a pothole or speed bump and don’t realize the role shock absorption plays in safety. So it naturally doesn’t seem like a big deal when the car bounces more and more as it gets older and the struts wear out. But shocks and struts affect much more than just the feel of your ride, in that they help the tires maintain full contact with the road. In so doing, braking, steering, handling, tire wear and even fuel economy are optimized. Good shocks/struts would prove especially critical during a sudden stop or evasive maneuver, when it is most critical to keep your tires firmly planted on the pavement. Most strut manufacturers recommend replacement around the 80,000 kilometer mark. So it’s a pretty safe bet that if your vehicle has 100,000+ kilometers on it, you will benefit from new shocks and struts. In keeping with car safety month, AML will be putting shocks and struts on sale through the month of October, so there’s no better time than right now to get it done. See the ad at the end of this newsletter for details and take advantage now!
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We would like to thank Art French from AML Auto Service for contributing this article.