Steering & Suspension Repair in Valley Glen, CA

What Is Steering & Suspension Repair?

Steering and suspension repair fixes the parts that hold your vehicle up, keep its tires on the road and point it where you steer. The suspension includes the shocks, struts, springs, control arms, ball joints and bushings. The steering includes the tie rods, the rack and the parts that link it to the wheels.

A repair starts with an inspection of the front and rear ends. We look for worn, loose, leaking or bent parts and check how the vehicle rides and steers. Then we replace only what needs it, so the vehicle tracks straight and rides smooth again.

Why Steering & Suspension Repair Matters in Valley Glen, CA

Driving in Valley Glen puts your steering and suspension through a lot. Many trips in the San Fernando Valley mix stop-and-go traffic on the long boulevards with climbs over the Santa Monica Mountains through Sepulveda Pass and Cahuenga Pass. Mulholland Drive and the canyon roads ask your suspension to hold the car steady through turn after turn.

Worn steering and suspension parts make a vehicle harder to control. Tires lose firm contact with the road, stops get longer, and the car can wander in its lane. Fixing a worn part early also saves your tires from uneven wear and keeps one failing part from loading up the others.

When to Consider Steering & Suspension Repair in Valley Glen, CA

Have your steering and suspension checked any time the ride or the handling changes. A bounce, a clunk, a pull or a loose feel in the wheel all mean a part is wearing out. It is also smart to check them when you buy new tires, so the new set wears evenly.

A hard hit is another reason to come in. A curb strike, a deep pothole or a minor collision can bend a part you cannot see from outside. Our Valley Glen shop can look the vehicle over and tell you what the hit did.

Signs You Need Steering & Suspension Repair

Watch for these signs that your steering or suspension needs attention:

How Our Steering & Suspension Repair Works

Getting your steering and suspension fixed with us is simple:

• Step 1: Call (818) 387-8533 or request a quote online.
• Step 2: Bring your vehicle in for a free estimate.
• Step 3: We show you what we found and explain what the repair will take before any work starts.
• Step 4: Once you approve, we do the work and get you back on the road.

Shock and Strut Replacement

Shocks and struts control how your vehicle moves over bumps and how much it dips and leans. When they wear out, the vehicle bounces, sways in turns and dips hard when you brake. The change is slow, so many drivers do not notice it until the ride feels very different.

We check each shock and strut for leaks, wear and broken mounts. Worn units are usually replaced in pairs on the same axle, so the vehicle stays level. New shocks and struts bring back a steady ride and firm contact between your tires and the road.

Tie Rods, Ball Joints and Control Arms

Tie rods connect your steering to the wheels, while ball joints and control arms hold each wheel in place as it moves. When these parts wear, the steering feels loose and the vehicle can clunk, wander or pull. A worn ball joint left too long can fail and let the wheel move out of place.

We inspect each joint and arm for play, damage and torn boots, and replace what is worn or bent. A bent control arm after an accident is often part of a larger repair, which our Collision Repair and Frame Straightening services cover. Worn suspension also affects stopping, so we can check your brakes through our Brake Repair service.

Steering & Suspension Repair for Vehicles Near Valley Glen, CA

On Point Auto Body repairs steering and suspension on cars, trucks and SUVs for drivers from Valley Glen, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Van Nuys, Encino, Tarzana, North Hollywood, Beverly Glen, Toluca Lake and Valley Village. Drivers in the flat parts of the Valley put miles on their suspension in daily stop-and-go traffic. Those in the hills, closer to Mulholland Drive, ask more of it on every curve.

Wherever you drive, a sound suspension keeps the vehicle steady and the tires wearing evenly. Our shop is easy to reach from the Hollywood Freeway and Burbank Boulevard. Bring your vehicle in, and we will tell you exactly what it needs.

Why Valley Glen Customers Choose On Point Auto Body

On Point Auto Body has served the San Fernando Valley since 2011, with 15+ years of repair work behind every job. Our shop is I-CAR Gold Class, the training recognition I-CAR gives collision repair shops. Drivers have given us a 4.8-star rating across 101 Google reviews.

Every steering and suspension repair starts with a free estimate, so you know what the work covers before it begins. Loaner cars are available, and hablamos español. Call (818) 387-8533 or stop by 6028 Hazeltine Ave to have your vehicle checked.