What is steering and suspension?
Your steering and suspension system keeps the ride smooth, stable and under control. The steering lets you control the direction of the vehicle, while the suspension keeps the tires in contact with the road and absorbs bumps and vibrations.
When its parts wear out, the vehicle gets harder to steer, rides hard and loses the handling that keeps you in control.
Two systems, one ride
Steering for direction, suspension for comfort.
Pulling? Check it soon
Drifting to one side needs a look right away.
Free inspection
A $75 value. No purchase required.
Signs of steering and suspension problems
Pay attention to these, especially when turning or going over bumps.
Noises
Squeaks, creaks or clunks when turning or on bumps.
Hard to steer
Stiff, or harder to turn one way than the other.
Vibrations
In the steering wheel or through the whole vehicle.
Pulling or uneven tire wear
It drifts to one side, or one tire edge wears faster.
With a vibration, note when it happens:
At high speed
At low speed
Under hard acceleration
When braking
Why steering and suspension repair matters
A worn or faulty system makes the vehicle harder to steer and gives it a hard ride. It also takes away the handling and control that keep you safe, which makes driving frustrating and unsafe.
It wears your tires too: worn suspension parts and a bad alignment wear one side of the tire faster than the other. A vehicle that drifts or pulls to one side should be checked as soon as possible.
What a healthy system gives you
- Proper handling and control
- Easier steering
- A smooth, comfortable ride
- Tires that stay in contact with the road
- Even tire wear
Steering vs. suspension: the parts that wear
Steering system
The steering wheel and column, a steering gearbox or rack and pinion, tie rods, steering knuckles and the power steering pump. Some vehicles add a pitman arm, idler arm and drag link.
Suspension system
Coil springs, shock absorbers or struts, control arms, ball joints, sway bars and bushings. Together they keep the tires on the road and absorb bumps.
How we repair steering and suspension
We specialize in steering and suspension repair on all vehicles: cars, trucks, SUVs and vans, lifted and lowered ones included. We check the system with a digital vehicle inspection, and every repair comes with a complete estimate, so you know which parts are worn before any work is done.
We replace virtually any steering or suspension part in our shop, from shocks, struts, ball joints and tie rods to the rack and pinion, steering gearbox and power steering pump, and we install lift and leveling kits.
Digital inspection
How we check your vehicle.
Complete estimate
With every repair.
24 months / 24,000 miles
Most repairs are backed by our warranty.
More suspension services
Raising a truck is suspension work too, and it has its own page.
Lift and leveling kits
Installed, with an alignment included.
Steering and suspension repair in Ontario, CA
Comtires
1113 W Holt Blvd, Ste B1
Ontario, CA 91762
Near Holt Blvd and Mountain Ave
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Every steering and suspension repair is done at our auto repair shop in Ontario, where we have served drivers since 2011.
Drivers come to us from across the Inland Empire, including Chino, Chino Hills, Eastvale, Fontana, Montclair, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga and Upland. If your vehicle pulls, clunks or vibrates, book online or call us to set a time.
Steering and Suspension FAQ
What are the signs of a steering or suspension problem?
The most common are squeaking, creaking or clunking noises when turning or going over bumps, steering that feels stiff or harder in one direction, vibrations in the steering wheel or the whole vehicle, uneven tire wear, and a vehicle that drifts or pulls to one side.
What causes clunking or squeaking over bumps?
Clunks, squeaks and creaks from the suspension can point to worn shocks, ball joints or bushings, or to a loose connection somewhere in the system. Notice when you hear them, turning the steering wheel or going over bumps, and tell us: it helps us find the worn part.
Why does my vehicle vibrate while driving?
A vibration in the steering wheel or throughout the vehicle can come from worn shocks or struts. Note when it happens, at high or low speed, under hard acceleration or when braking, because the timing points to where the issue is. Our free inspection, a $75 value, is a good place to start.
Is it safe to keep driving if my vehicle pulls to one side?
It is better not to wait. A worn or faulty steering and suspension system makes the vehicle harder to steer and control, which makes driving unsafe as well as frustrating. A vehicle that drifts or pulls to one side should be checked as soon as possible.
Are steering and suspension repairs covered by a warranty?
Most repairs are backed by our 24-month / 24,000-mile warranty. Every repair also comes with a complete estimate, so you know which parts are being replaced and why before the work starts. Tires and wheel alignments carry their own, separate warranty terms.