You should know what to look for when it comes to different types of problems with your car, so you know when you should be taking it to the auto shop. One area of concern that you should have is with regard to the suspension. The suspension is made up of a system that connects the vehicle to the wheels. Some parts of the suspension system include the tires, springs, shock absorbers, and linkages. The suspension system needs to support road handling while offering a quality ride. Here are some signs that there may be issues with your suspension system you should get checked out at the auto shop:

There are two categories of suspension issues

Vehicles have two categories of suspension issues they can be having. One category is the shocks, while the other is the struts. The shocks are also called shock absorbers, and they control the impact and movement of the springs and suspension. They are what keep the tires on the surface of the road at all times. 

The struts are the part of the suspension system that is the connection point between the wheels and the rest of the vehicle's body. 

Signs there may be something wrong with the struts

There are clunking sounds - If you hear clunking sounds when you go over a bump in your vehicle, then this can indicate there is a problem with the struts. 

The vehicle gives you a bumpy ride - You know the way your vehicle drives. If you're suddenly getting bumpy rides from your vehicle, then this can mean there is a problem with the struts. 

The tires are wearing in an irregular way - Another way that you can determine if there may be a problem with your vehicle's suspension system is by seeing that the tires are wearing in an irregular way. This can be due to the suspension system not handling impacts the way it should. 

Signs there may be something wrong with the shocks

The vehicle vibrates - If you notice that the vehicle is vibrating while you are driving, then this can be due to an issue like a broken piston seal or valve. The vibrations can seem most noticeable on the steering wheel. 

The vehicle brakes strangely - If you go to press the brake pedal, and you notice that the vehicle seems to want to swerve, then this could mean that there could be an issue with the fluid being unregulated in the shock absorbers. 

Conclusion

If you notice any of the things going on that are listed above, then you should get your vehicle into the auto repair shop as soon as you can. This way, any issues with the suspension system can be found and repaired.