Shocks & Struts

  • Suspension Service at PDR in Urbana
    During an inspection at PDR in Urbana, your friendly and knowledgeable automotive service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts. Here's a quick rundown of suspension system compon...
    Published on: Feb 07, 2012
  • When Do My Shocks Need to Be Replaced?
    A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Urbana drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can we...
    Published on: Apr 02, 2015
  • Bouncy Bouncy ” Are My Shocks Bad?
    When Urbana motorists 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 essential au...
    Published on: Jun 04, 2015
  • Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Urbana
    Many Urbana 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 vehic...
    Published on: Nov 20, 2016
  • Bouncy Bouncy – Are My Shocks Bad?
    When Urbana 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 tires...
    Published on: Oct 21, 2018
  • 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: Nov 24, 2019
  • 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: Sep 20, 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: Jul 25, 2021