Shocks & Struts
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During an inspection at Lighthouse Automotive in Colorado Springs, your friendly and knowledgeable automotive service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts. Here's a quick rundown...Published on: Oct 19, 2012 -
Today we're talking to Colorado Springs drivers about shocks and struts. They're so easy for Colorado folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shoc...Published on: Aug 21, 2015 -
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Colorado Springs drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension sys...Published on: Sep 15, 2015
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When Colorado Springs drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep...Published on: Aug 16, 2016
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Many Colorado Springs drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control – keeping ...Published on: May 01, 2017 -
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Colorado Springs may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing becaus...Published on: Dec 16, 2018 -
If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep you...Published on: Oct 13, 2019 -
If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride.&...Published on: Jun 06, 2021
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You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times. By that, we mean it's literally leaning to one side. When you notice that, you should get it checked out at your service facilit...Published on: Apr 24, 2022