Many people don’t understand exactly what the shocks on their vehicle do, an especially are not sure how to tell when they need to get new shocks.  Basically, your shocks are a  central aspect of your suspension, that literally absorb the bumps and rattles of the road and keep all of that bouncing from making it to the frame of your car and bouncing you around in the vehicle, and keeping the wheels on the road even when it’s bumpy.   So obviously one of the signs that something is wrong and you might need new shocks is if your ride is suddenly much less smooth and you are bouncing all over the place.   More subtle signs that you may need new shocks include swaying on turns, or scraping or bottoming in dips and driveways.

Any of these bumps and bounces mean that you should bring your vehicle to a trusted auto shop like Dakota Ridge in Littleton so a qualified mechanic can take a look an see if you need new shocks.  If you wait too long after they start showing trouble to get new shocks, you can cause damage to the frame of your vehicle and make it less safe to drive, so shocks are not something to procrastinate about.