Shocks & Struts

  • Suspension Service at Sparks Tire & Auto in St. Charles
    During an inspection at Sparks Tire & Auto in St. Charles, your friendly and knowledgeable automotive service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts. Here's a quick rundown of susp...
    Published on: Jul 24, 2012
  • Check Your Shocks and Struts at Sparks Tire & Auto
      Today we're talking to St. Charles drivers about shocks and struts. They're so easy for Missouri folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks ar...
    Published on: Oct 25, 2012
  • Suspension Service in St. Charles at Sparks Tire & Auto
    When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in St. Charles may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it ...
    Published on: May 31, 2016
  • Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in St. Charles
    Many St. Charles 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 ...
    Published on: Jan 15, 2017
  • Bouncy Bouncy – Are My Shocks Bad?
    When St. Charles 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 ...
    Published on: Feb 12, 2017
  • When Do My Shocks Need to Be Replaced?
    A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing St. Charles drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system c...
    Published on: Mar 19, 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: Dec 29, 2019
  • 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: May 23, 2021
  • 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: Nov 14, 2021