Elysian Auto Service: Can I Drive With Bad Struts?

 

Can I Drive With Bad Struts? 

Technically yes, you can drive a vehicle with bad struts. But Elysian Auto Service wants to remind you it is not a good idea to wait very long to have them replaced. Over time struts become worn and in some cases leak which means the stability of your vehicle is now compromised. Struts are a component unlike filters or tires where you can see the problem, they are much harder to see. When is the last time you looked under your vehicle?

You will know when your struts have gone bad by some common symptoms including poor handling, excessive bounce, body roll, poor traction, and possibly a steering wheel wobble. If your struts are binding, which we do see on occasion, the ability to steer the vehicle can be affected causing other issues. The other area where bad struts have a major impact is your tires. The instability will cause abnormal tire wear which leads to handling issues and costly replacement. If you just put new tires on recently or are planning on new tires soon this is the best way to protect that investment.

The bottom line is bad struts are a safety risk, and we know it can be a significant investment, but isn’t protection for you and your family worth it? The other huge benefit is your vehicle will ride like new, and who doesn’t want that!