Alignments, Steering, & Suspension

Your car’s suspension and steering systems keep you in control, keep your tires in contact with the ground, and absorb vibrations and impact forces from the road. There are several components that make up these systems: control arms, tie rods, ball joints, and struts — just to name a few. These parts can see a lot of wear over time, especially if you’re constantly driving on rough roads.

If your alignment or suspension is off, your tires could be hitting the ground a odd angles which will shorten their life and actually lower your fuel economy. Most importantly, maintaining your car’s steering and suspension systems will keep you and your family safe on the road! Make sure to check your car’s owner’s manual to find the maintenance schedule; and NEVER ignore the recommended maintenance.

Know when to bring your car in for an alignment or steering and suspension work:

• Your car pulls to the left or right while driving
• You have recently hit a curb or something in the road
• Your car is riding rough or not as smooth as usual
• Grinding or squealing noises when turning the steering wheel
• Slow response time from when you turn the wheel to the vehicle turning
• Stiff steering

If your vehicle is experiencing any of these problems, bring it in to the experts at Foster’s who will check for any wear and diagnose any mechanical problems with your steering and suspension.

We offer a free courtesy shuttle to our busy customers; so we can drop you off at work while your car is getting serviced! We’ll even pick you back up when the work is done.