Service
Shocks and Struts
Your vehicle’s shocks and struts help your ride maintain stability, handling, and overall comfortability.
Your vehicle’s shocks and struts help your ride maintain stability, handling, and overall comfortability. At McNeil's Auto Care, we provide expert shock and strut inspection, repair, and replacement services to ensure your vehicle drives right.
Shocks and struts are part of the suspension system, helping to absorb road impacts and keep your tires in contact with the road. Over time, these components wear down, leading to a rough ride, poor handling, and increased stopping distances. Without properly functioning shocks and struts, your vehicle’s ability to respond to turns, bumps, and sudden stops is compromised. It can increase the risk of accidents.
At McNeil's Auto Care, our technicians use high-quality parts and advanced diagnostic tools to assess the condition of your shocks and struts. Whether your vehicle needs a simple inspection or a full replacement, we ensure your suspension system provides the comfort and control you expect.
Common signs include excessive bouncing, nose-diving when braking, uneven tire wear, a rough ride, or odd noises when driving over bumps. If you notice these issues, a professional inspection is recommended.
Yes. Worn shocks and struts can cause excessive stress on your suspension, lead to premature tire wear, and reduce braking performance, making your vehicle less safe to drive.
If you are looking for professional shocks and struts service, turn to the pros from McNeil's Auto Care. Our skilled technicians provide expert inspections and replacements at every location. Visit one of our locations or schedule an appointment today!
Questions
Shocks and Struts, answered
- How do I know if my shocks and struts need replacing?
- Common signs include excessive bouncing after bumps, the nose dipping sharply when braking, uneven tire wear, a rougher ride than usual, or knocking noises over rough surfaces. Because the change happens gradually, many drivers only notice once the difference is pointed out.
- How often should shocks and struts be replaced?
- Most shocks and struts last several years, though the interval depends heavily on road conditions and how the vehicle is loaded. Rather than replacing on mileage alone, regular inspection is the practical way to judge when they have worn past the point of doing their job.
- Can driving with bad shocks and struts damage my vehicle?
- Yes. Worn units put extra stress on other suspension components, cause premature and uneven tire wear, and lengthen stopping distances by letting the tires lose contact with the road. That combination makes the vehicle measurably less safe, particularly in wet conditions or an emergency stop.
- What is the difference between a shock and a strut?
- A shock absorber only damps the movement of the suspension. A strut does that too but is also a structural part of the suspension, carrying the vehicle's weight and affecting wheel alignment. That is why replacing struts normally means the alignment needs setting afterward.
- How much does it cost to replace shocks and struts?
- Cost depends on whether you need shocks, struts or both, and struts cost more because they are structural and require an alignment afterward. They are normally replaced in pairs so the vehicle handles evenly. We confirm the price before any work begins.
Qualifying repairs are covered nationwide
McNeil’s is a NAPA Gold certified shop with ASE certified technicians, and qualifying work carries a 36 month, 36,000 mile warranty honored at participating NAPA AutoCare shops across the country rather than only here.
