18471 Repair Ln, Suite B, Huntington Beach, CA 92648Open Mon–Fri from 8:00 AM · Closed weekendsOpen Mon–Fri from 8:00 AM · Closed weekends(714) 962-2400

Huntington Beach, CA

Suspension & Steering Repair

Your suspension and steering keep the tires planted and the car pointed where you want it to go. Worn parts usually show up slowly: a little more bounce, a clunk over driveway dips, or a steering wheel that is no longer centered. We inspect everything with the car in the air and explain what we find.

Technician inspecting the underside of a vehicle raised on a lift at Jim's Automotive in Huntington Beach
Getting a good look underneath: exhaust, suspension and brake lines are easiest to check with the car up on a lift.

Common signs & symptoms

  • Clunking or knocking over bumps
  • Car wanders, pulls or feels loose on the freeway
  • Excessive bouncing or nose-diving when braking
  • Uneven or unusually fast tire wear
  • Steering wheel off-center or hard to turn

How we handle it

We check shocks and struts, springs, bushings, control arms, ball joints, tie rod ends and the steering system for play, leaks and wear. We'll tell you which items are a safety concern and which are comfort items you can plan for.

Good to know

Uneven tire wear is often the first visible sign of a suspension or alignment issue. Catching it early can save a set of tires.

Related services

Serving drivers in Huntington Beach and nearby Orange County cities.

Have a question about your car?

Call the shop and talk to a real person. We'll tell you honestly what we think, and what it'll take to know for sure.