Shocks & Struts

  • When Do My Shocks Need to Be Replaced?
    A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Wood River drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system ca...
    Published on: Feb 13, 2015
  • Suspension Service in Wood River at Pro Automotive Services
    When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Wood River may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it k...
    Published on: Apr 16, 2017
  • Bouncy Bouncy – Are My Shocks Bad?
    When Wood River drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our t...
    Published on: May 01, 2017
  • Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Wood River
    Many Wood River drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control – keeping your v...
    Published on: Feb 13, 2018
  • Suspension Service at Pro Automotive Services in Wood River
    During an inspection at Pro Automotive Services in Wood River, your friendly and knowledgeable automotive service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts. Here's a quick rundown of ...
    Published on: Feb 03, 2019
  • Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)
    If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks.  They're the things that help to keep you...
    Published on: Jul 19, 2020
  • Lean Times (Shocks and Springs)
    You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times.  By that, we mean it's literally leaning to one side.  When you notice that, you should get it checked out at your service facilit...
    Published on: Dec 20, 2020
  • Check Your Shocks and Struts at Pro Automotive Services
      Today we're talking to Wood River drivers about shocks and struts. They're so easy for IL folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are reall...
    Published on: Nov 21, 2021
  • Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)
    If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be.  Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride.&...
    Published on: Jun 25, 2023