Posted on 9/28/2021
Is your vehicle's ride quality, handling, and comfortability feeling a bit off? If yes, then you are probably dealing with a suspension problem, and one or more of your shocks are worn out. To be sure that you need suspension repair, you can do the simple bounce test at home before heading to the repair shop. What is the Bounce Test? The bounce test is a quick (5-minutes tops) test that does not require special equipment, tools, or skills. It's simply going around to each corner of your car and taking note of how long it bounces. Here are the exact steps of the bounce test: Make sure your car, SUV, or truck is parked on a flat and even surface. Go to one of the corners of your vehicle. In a swift motion, push down on the corner as hard as possible and then remove any contact from the vehicle. Observe how your car reacts. The shock is still in good condition if it springs back up right away to its "at-rest" position. If it jumps 1x, then the sho ... read more