Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dear Tom and Ray: My ’91 Buick LeSabre Custom needs replacement struts, and I am stumped. I went to the mechanic the other day, and he asked me what type of ...

CARS.COM — Some vehicles, particularly for the front suspension, have struts. While the terms shocks and struts often are used together, struts are a suspension assembly that includes a shock absorber ...

Owning a vehicle always comes with its fair share of difficulties. While you may be lucky and won’t have to undergo repair procedures too often, sometimes it’s a good idea to be prepared. After all, ...

The terms "shock" and "strut" are often colloquially used to refer to the same part, perhaps because they both operate within a car's suspension apparatus. Structurally, however, they are distinctly ...

I’m sure you’ve probably heard this before. “Your shocks and (or) struts are blown and need replacing.” You are quoted some astronomical price and you immediately ask yourself, “How important are ...

CARS.COM — Your car’s suspension system is near the top of the list for components that you should keep an eye on. Why? Because just about every part of the suspension system other than shocks and ...

Keeping your car firmly on the road and maintaining full control relies heavily on a reliable suspension. If shocks and struts are compromised, your car can enter “pogo-stick” mode, and it will not ...

Image used for illustrative purposes. Photo: Unsplash. Keeping your car firmly on the road and maintaining full control relies heavily on a reliable suspension. If shocks and struts are compromised, ...