When driving, become familiar with the feel and sound of your car. Any changes, such as a shudder or rattle developing, the steering movement increases, it becomes heavier to turn or the car starts to wander, needs to be checked. Seek professional advice if necessary.
STEERING CHECKS
There are some sure signs of a problem with shock absorbers, which directly affects steering.
These include:
- Steering wheel shakes excessively after hitting a bump or pothole
- Car seems unstable on rough or unsealed roads
- Vehicle ‘nosedives’ excessively when braking
- Car swerves to one side if brakes applied suddenly
Check tyres if you suspect a problem with shock absorbers - uneven wear or bald patches are a sign that something is wrong.
