Sacramento Auto Repair

The suspension system of your vehicle (shocks and/or struts) is not something to take for granted. It is what supports several tons of metal, along with the occupants of your vehicle. A smooth, working suspension makes your ride comfortable. However, eventually shocks break down or wear out. This is not a problem to ignore. A faulty suspension could affect your ability to control your car, especially for turning and stopping. In fact, industry experts say worn out shocks add approximately 10% to the distance it takes to stop your car in an emergency situation. That could translate to disaster at any speed and make all the difference in your efforts to avoid an accident. So don’t wait on suspension repairs. Signs of Worn Out Suspension How do you know you need to get the suspension fixed? Here are a few signs to watch for: 1. Rough Ride Most drivers can tell right away when shocks or struts are worn out. You begin to feel every bump in the r ... read more

At Standard Auto Care, in Sacramento, California, we like to think of preventative vehicle maintenance much like your annual well visit to see your doctor. To ensure that things are running the way they should, it’s much easier and economical to make routine visits, rather than wait until something is really wrong. In the same way that it’s better to see your doctor for routine exams, rather than wait until you have a serious problem. That’s exactly what we’ve built our business on, at Standard Auto Care. We are committed to servicing our clients for regular maintenance and, of course, are always available when bigger problems arise. We pride ourselves on the fact that we don’t make our money from convincing customers to invest in unnecessary work. That’s just not how we do business. It’s the reason we opened our business, over 18 years ago, and the reason we are still the most trus ... read more