Is your steering wheel making strange noises or feeling a bit different when you turn? These could be signs of a failing intermediate steering shaft, an important component in your car’s steering system. Though not a common problem, when this part starts to fail, it can quickly create an unsafe driving condition. To help you … Read more
The steering column is the unsung hero of your car’s control system, silently translating your hand movements into the direction you want to go. But when it starts to fail, your easy drive can quickly turn into a struggle. Recognizing the signs of a failing steering column isn’t just about maintaining your car, it’s about … Read more
Ever wonder how the electronics in your steering wheel maintain their connection when you can turn the steering wheel several times in each direction? If normal wires were run to the steering wheel controls, they would eventually get tangled up and break, just from everyday use. This is exactly what a clock spring is designed … Read more
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is a piece of innovative technology that gives vehicles extra stability and traction, especially when the vehicle is driven at its limit. Depending on the vehicle, it may also be referred to as: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) … Read more
You might be driving along in your vehicle and suddenly notice that it will pull too much to the left or right side as you’re driving along or apply the brakes. This can be a scary thing because you may not be able to steer the vehicle back to its original position in time. It … Read more
Every vehicle has a suspension system that is attached to its wheels. Since the suspension is also connected to the rest of the vehicle, this allows the wheels and their tires to move the vehicle as they’re rotating. When you purchase a new car, a wheel alignment has already been done to it. This means … Read more
Have you noticed how some cars feel floatier or bouncier than others? A lot of this variance in vehicle ride quality is due to the shock absorbers. Shock absorbers are suspension components that regulate the springs of the vehicle so that your tires are always on the ground at all times. If it weren’t for … Read more
Every vehicle has a suspension system which links all the wheels and tires to it. What you must realize is that this suspension system is not just one big part. It is actually made up of many different parts and components. Most cars will have something called an upper control arm and lower control arm … Read more