Sometimes, the one thing your car loves to drive on can be its’ own enemy. The road can be a battle against your vehicle when it has potholes, cracks, and bumps. Your suspension, steering, and tires are built to handle these problems; however, these systems eventually begin to wear down. Luckily, our Volkswagen service center in Peoria provides the necessary maintenance routines for these important systems. Getting your steering, tires, and suspension serviced is crucial for drivers to get serviced because it will allow your car to live longer, increase safety, and prevent expensive repairs down the road. Getting the services below are highly recommended and can be performed by our certified Volkswagen technicians.
Wheel Alignment
Your tires need to be parallel and perpendicular while on the road. While improper alignment can affect your tires, it can impact your steering if they tires are misaligned.
Wheel Balancing
If you begin to notice vibrations in your car while driving at a high speed, this may indicate your Volkswagen needs its wheels balance. Bring your VW to our service department in order to prevent further tire damage.
Struts and Shock Replacement
While we are considered part of the Wild West, we don’t want our cars to be bucking broncos when going over bumps. The shocks prevent this by absorbing bumps smoothly. The strut holds the spring and the shock absorber to help support the weight and height of your VW. After you go over a bump, if your car bounces more than three times, your struts should be inspected. We encourage you to have these systems (including your suspension) inspected every 12,000-15,000 miles.
Rack and Power Steering Service
Most vehicles on the road today have rack and pinion steering installed. These should always be inspected at each oil change. Power steering fluid should be flushed and replaced every 25,000 miles.
Tires
One of the most critical components to your safety is the condition of your tires. Tires should always be examined at every oil change. Whether you need new tires or need to have repairs completed, our Volkswagen service center in Peoria can assist you!
When you need to have your steering, suspension or tires inspected, please contact our Peoria VW service center at (602) 714-3968.
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