Steering & Suspension Repair at Your Home or Work

It depends on your vehicle and which parts are worn. A sway-bar link is a small job, while a pair of struts or a set of control arms is a bigger one. Call or text 937-609-3554 with your year, make and model and we'll give you an upfront quote, with no surprises and no hidden fees. Because we don't pay rent on a traditional shop, our overhead is lower and those savings are passed on to you. If our inspection turns up other worn parts, we quote those upfront too, and nothing is replaced until you approve it.

Yes. Struts, shocks, tie rod ends, sway-bar links and many ball joints and bushings can be replaced right in your driveway, apartment lot or workplace parking lot. All we need is a flat, safe spot to lift the vehicle. For bigger repairs or bad weather, pickup and delivery from our offsite repair facility is available too.

The most common signs are a clunk or knock over bumps, a car that wanders or pulls and needs constant correction, a bouncy or floaty ride, the nose diving when you brake, a steering wheel that feels loose or shakes, and uneven or cupped wear on your tires. Oil leaking down the side of a shock or strut is another giveaway.

It depends on what's worn. A tired shock makes the ride uncomfortable and adds to your stopping distance, but a badly worn ball joint or tie rod end can separate and cause you to lose steering control. If you hear a new clunk or the steering suddenly feels loose, have it checked right away. If the car feels unsafe to drive, don't drive it. Call or text us and we'll come to you.

Both control how your car bounces after a bump. A shock absorber is a standalone damper. A strut is a damper that is also part of the suspension structure, with the coil spring mounted around it, so it helps hold up the weight of the vehicle. Most cars today have struts in front and either struts or shocks in the rear.

There's no fixed mileage that fits every vehicle. Many last somewhere around 50,000 to 100,000 miles, but rough roads, potholes and heavy loads wear them out sooner. The better guide is how the car rides and stops, so we check them for leaks, bounce and worn mounts whenever we inspect your suspension.

Yes. We replace them in pairs on the same axle, both fronts or both rears, so the vehicle rides and handles evenly from side to side. A new strut on one side and a worn one on the other can make the car lean and pull.

Often, yes. Replacing tie rods, control arms or struts changes the angles of your wheels. We'll tell you before the job whether your repair needs an alignment, and we recommend getting one soon afterward so your new parts and your tires wear evenly.

Most single repairs, like a pair of sway-bar links or tie rod ends, take an hour or two. A pair of struts or a set of control arms can take a few hours. We'll give you a realistic time estimate when we quote the job.

Yes. Any parts we supply and repairs we perform, including struts, shocks, tie rods, ball joints and bushings, are backed by our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty.

We are based in Troy, Ohio and serve communities across the Miami Valley, including Troy, Tipp City, Pleasant Hill, Covington, West Milton, New Carlisle, Huber Heights, Vandalia, Fairborn, Beavercreek, Kettering, Centerville, Springboro. Not sure if you're covered? Call or text 937-609-3554 and we will tell you right away.

We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Payment is due when the job is complete.