Shocks and struts help your tires stay in contact with the road as you travel through bumps or dips - and that's more than a matter of personal comfort. If a tire loses contact with the road, you'll need more room to brake, and you'll have trouble turning. Worn shocks and struts can also cause other components to wear out prematurely.

It's little surprise that shocks wear out. They move up and down 1,050 times every kilometre -and that's on a smooth road! Shocks and struts should typically be replaced in pairs. Consider selecting premium designs to optimize vehicle control, handling and to
reduce braking distance.

If you carry a lot of cargo or tow a trailer, consider selecting specialty shocks that are designed to respond to different vehicle ride heights.

Recommended Maintenance
* Inspect shock absorbers, struts and chassis parts annually
* Replace if damaged

Maintenance tips

Do your shocks & struts need service?

Here are some signs of trouble with your shocks and struts:

• Hopping wheels or a nose-diving front end during sudden stops
• Vehicle continues to rock after stopping
• Excessive "swerving" when you pass
• Failed "bounce" tests - If you bounce your car up and down, it should stop bouncing as you step away from the vehicle. If it doesn't, there's a problem
• Oil seeping from shock absorbers and struts
• A floating sensation during turns
• Premature tire wear, such as "cupping"